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      Meta

      Meta iOS Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Apple Xcode, Version Control, iOS Development, Unix Commands, Swift Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Core Data (Software), GitHub, Interaction Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Apple iOS, Data Structures, Javascript

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Threat Detection, Internal Auditing, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Security Awareness, Financial Data, Investigation, Cyber Operations, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Accounting, Data Analysis Software

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Time Management, Productivity, Positivity, Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Self-Awareness, Prioritization, Child Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python 3 Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Restful API, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Transformation, Jupyter, Computer Vision

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Semiconductors, Physics, Physical Science, Failure Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Big Data, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Mining, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Data Lakes, Data Collection, Relational Databases, Microsoft Excel

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Scalability, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Architecture

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Multiple educators

      DeepLearning.AI Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Modeling, Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Database Architecture and Administration, Requirements Analysis, AWS Kinesis, SQL, Query Languages, Data Integration, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Databases, Amazon Web Services, Data Management

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File Management

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      Google

      Analyze Data to Answer Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, SQL, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Wireframing, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Usability, Web Content, Event-Driven Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Story, Product Management, Agile Software Development, Continuous Delivery, New Product Development, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Scrum (Software Development), Product Development, Agile Product Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Product Improvement, Software Development Methodologies, Product Roadmaps, User Experience Design, A/B Testing, Analytics, Design Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
    • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
    • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
    • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Materials Science : Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Data Analytics: IBM
    • Generative AI with Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
    • DeepLearning.AI Data Engineering: DeepLearning.AI
    • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
    • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google

    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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