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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      FinTech Foundations and Overview

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Services, Banking Services, Banking, Mobile Banking, Analytics, Emerging Technologies, Finance, Payment Systems, Blockchain, Consumer Lending, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Big Data, Digital Assets, Innovation

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      University of Toronto

      Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Graphics, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Linear Algebra

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      National Taiwan University

      大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions)

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Data, Marketing Analytics, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Big Data, Analysis, Social Media, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Real Time Data, Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Banking, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Services

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Unordered Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Data Storage

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Management Information Systems, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Digital Assets, Data Science, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Big Data

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      402 reviews

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C++ For C Programmers, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Debugging, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Restful API, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, Middleware, Application Performance Management, JSON, Software Versioning, Proxy Servers, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Infographics, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Text Mining, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics, Automation

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução ao Teste de Software

      Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Functional Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Quality Assurance, Usability Testing, Integration Testing

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronics, Applied Mathematics

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Theories of Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Economics, Governance

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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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

    • FinTech Foundations and Overview: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • 大數據分析:商業應用與策略管理 (Big Data Analytics: Business Applications and Strategic Decisions): National Taiwan University
    • Unordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft
    • Introdução ao Teste de Software: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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