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      Arizona State University

      Random Models, Nested and Split-plot Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Transformation, Probability Distribution

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Governance, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics, World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cypress UI automation testing for absolute beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Tools, Software Testing, Automation, Node.JS, Configuration Management

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ideal Gases

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Semiconductors, Physical Science, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Cloud-Based Integration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, File Management

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de apps móviles para Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Gradle, Kotlin, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI), Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Middleware, Cloud Technologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, Cloud Services, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks, Node.JS

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Governance

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Data Import/Export, Test Data, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Deep Learning

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la visualización de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Human Factors, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Medical Assisting Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Pathology, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical Records, Biology

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Estrategias para ganar. Meteorología en la vuelta al mundo

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Physical Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Digital Communications, Safety Training, Systems Of Measurement, Geospatial Information and Technology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Random Models, Nested and Split-plot Designs: Arizona State University
    • Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Cypress UI automation testing for absolute beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Ideal Gases: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción al desarrollo de apps móviles para Android: Meta
    • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción a la visualización de datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    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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