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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Fundamentals of Flight mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Risk Control, Physical Science, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Algebra, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization

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      University of California, Davis

      Essential Design Principles for Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Color Theory, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Human Factors

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, International Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Planning, Market Opportunities, Economic Development, Marketing Strategies, Shipping and Receiving, Human Resources Management and Planning, B2B Sales, Cultural Diversity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, World History, Business, Futures Exchange, Franchising, Business Strategy

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Building AI Cloud Apps with Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Cloud Applications, Text Mining, Microsoft Development Tools, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storage Technologies, Natural Language Processing, Cloud Hosting, Continuous Deployment, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning

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      559 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Gestión de organizaciones efectivas

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Political Sciences, Strategic Decision-Making, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Persona (User Experience)

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      Universidad de Chile

      América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Environment, Social Studies, Food and Beverage, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Economics, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Biology

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      The State University of New York

      International Cyber Conflicts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Diplomacy, Infrastructure Architecture, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Electronic Systems, Mechanics, Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Linear Algebra

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Java for Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Debugging, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Flight mechanics: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Essential Design Principles for Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions: Rice University
    • Building AI Cloud Apps with Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Gestión de organizaciones efectivas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades. : Universidad de Chile
    • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
    • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
    • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego

    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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