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      IBM

      Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, Devops Tools, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, IT Automation, Kubernetes, Containerization, Application Deployment, Automation, YAML

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, Computer Systems, Peripheral Devices, Unix, Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linux, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Data Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking

      4.7
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis, Trigonometry, Control Systems

      4.9
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      296 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Physics, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      3D CAD Application

      Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Construction, Building Design, Architectural Drawing, Architecture and Construction, Computer-Aided Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Probability & Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Education for the Consumer

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Food and Beverage, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Medical Science and Research

      4.7
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      154 reviews

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Exploring Quantum Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Quantitative Research, Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Productivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Development, Business Ethics, Empathy, Prioritization, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Dealing With Ambiguity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Data Processing, Systems Engineering, Data Cleansing, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Computing Platforms

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): IBM
    • 操作系统原理(Operating Systems): Peking University
    • Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
    • Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics: Northwestern University
    • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • 3D CAD Application: National Taiwan University
    • Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports: University of Michigan
    • Nutrition Education for the Consumer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Exploring Quantum Physics: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden

    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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