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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Data Analysis with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Community Change in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Structured Approach to Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Doing Business in China

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      622 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Generative AI, Content Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Graphing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Verification And Validation, Software Development, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, System Configuration, Simulations, Debugging

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Overview of Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      422 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      تصميم تجربة المستخدم من Google

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, UI/UX Research, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Research, Presentations, User Experience, Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Storyboarding, Design, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Data Ethics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Foundations of Objective-C App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Prototyping, Mobile Development, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      557 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Analysis with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Structured Approach to Problem Solving: Fractal Analytics
    • Doing Business in China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research: Coursera Project Network
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
    • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots: Johns Hopkins University
    • FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Overview of Data Visualization: Coursera Project Network
    • تصميم تجربة المستخدم من Google: 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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