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      Rice University

      Concurrent Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Distributed Computing, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Computer Science, Performance Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, HVAC, Building Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Mechanical Design, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

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      713 reviews

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      L&T EduTech

      A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Three-Phase, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Schematic Diagrams, Construction, Civil Engineering, Control Panels, Programmable Logic Controllers, Technical Standard

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      212 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Estimation, Taxonomy, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Web Scraping, Machine Learning Algorithms, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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      247 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

      Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Family Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design, Mechanical Engineering

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Introduction to Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

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      University of Virginia

      The Kennedy Half Century

      Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, International Relations, Public History, Economics

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      تحليلات البيانات من Google

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Stakeholder Communications, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Tableau Software, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Deployment Scenarios with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Web Servers, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Security, Data Visualization

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Concurrent Programming in Java: Rice University
    • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
    • A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation: L&T EduTech
    • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
    • Python Data Products for Predictive Analytics: University of California San Diego
    • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
    • Introduction to Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
    • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
    • Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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