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      NIIT

      Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Integrated Development Environments

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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating Systems, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Encryption

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Copilot for Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, System Monitoring, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Threat Detection, Emerging Technologies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Safety Training

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      工程圖學 3D CAD 專題

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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Influence of Social Context on Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Community Health, Stress Management, Social Sciences, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Psychology

      4.9
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Graphical Tools, User Accounts

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting started with ImageJ

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Scientific Visualization, User Interface (UI)

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      51 reviews

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to R: Basic R syntax

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Arithmetic, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create social media content with Prezi

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

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      39 reviews

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Foundations and Advanced Practices in UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona (User Experience), Qualitative Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Research Methodologies, Focus Group

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Explainable AI: Scene Classification and GradCam Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Python Programming, Interactive Data Visualization

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3: NIIT
    • Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
    • Copilot for Cybersecurity: Microsoft
    • Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling: Arizona State University
    • 工程圖學 3D CAD 專題: National Taiwan University
    • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan
    • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting started with ImageJ: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to R: Basic R syntax: Coursera Project Network
    • Create social media content with Prezi : Coursera Project Network

    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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