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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Chemistry, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Laboratory Research, Chemical Engineering, Creative Design, Biochemistry

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Java FullStack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), JavaScript Frameworks, Spring Boot, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Restful API, Java Programming, Model View Controller, Object Oriented Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Spring Framework, Java, Web Services, Integrated Development Environments, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

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      735 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures and Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Development Testing, Java Programming, Software Testing, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Epic Games

      Epic Games Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Conceptual Design, Prototyping

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      434 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Dairy Production and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Business Economics, Water Resources, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environment, Molecular Biology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Universidad Austral

      Estadística aplicada a los negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Data Science

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      761 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Data Mart, Data Management, Process Optimization, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing

      4.7
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Live Streaming, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Display Devices

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to solar cells

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Simulation and Simulation Software, Manufacturing Processes, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Constructive Feedback, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Clinical Data

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Data Mining, Electronic Medical Record, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, Health Disparities, Text Mining, Data Processing, Medical Imaging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Java FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
    • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript: IBM
    • Data Structures and Performance: University of California San Diego
    • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
    • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Estadística aplicada a los negocios: Universidad Austral
    • The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines: Google
    • Emerging Technologies: From Smartphones to IoT to Big Data: Yonsei University
    • Introduction to solar cells: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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