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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, Matlab

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      432 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      509 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Pseudocode, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      949 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design, Debugging, Mockups, Microsoft Copilot, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Javascript

      4.4
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      .NET FullStack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, ASP.NET, HTML and CSS, Restful API, .NET Framework, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Web Services, Web Design and Development, Javascript, React.js, Development Environment, Software Development, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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      323 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Doing More with SAS Programming

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Presentation

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

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      University of Alberta

      Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Methodology, User Story, Requirements Analysis, Usability Testing, User Research

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Software Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Functional Design, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Building Database Applications in PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, Database Application, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, Web Applications, SQL, Server Side, Application Security

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      GPU Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, C and C++, System Programming, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics, Distributed Computing, Computer Vision, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Machine Learning

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      168 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Mediation and Conflict Resolution

      Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Diplomacy, Labor Relations, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Active Listening, International Relations

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      742 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Spacecraft Dynamics and Control: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Microsoft Front-End Developer: Microsoft
    • .NET FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
    • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
    • Doing More with SAS Programming: SAS
    • Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements: University of Alberta
    • Programming Languages, Part B: University of Washington
    • Building Database Applications in PHP: University of Michigan

    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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