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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Public Health, Cost Estimation, Data Collection, Case Studies

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, User Feedback, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion

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      235 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership and Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Essentials of Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Software Installation, System Configuration, Development Environment, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Application Performance Management, Test Data

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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos

      Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Facility Management and Maintenance, Maintainability, Capacity Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Failure Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Reliability, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Scheduling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Processing, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Containerization

      4.2
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Team Motivation, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Risk Analysis, Team Leadership, Quality Improvement, Team Management, Benchmarking, Motivational Skills, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Process Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Regression Analysis

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Una aproximación a la química del carbono

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Manufacturing Processes

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota
    • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Essentials of Prompt Engineering: Amazon Web Services
    • Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch: Packt
    • Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations: Google Cloud
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep: SkillUp

    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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