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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Differential Equations, Vibrations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Physics

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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Design, Environmental Regulations, Computer-Aided Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Environment and Resource Management, Product Testing, Materials Management, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Handling Difficult Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Tactfulness, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Communication Strategies, Performance Review, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Style Tables with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Development, Typography

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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnKartS

      Git Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Software Installation, Software Development Tools, File Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface

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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Pneumonia Classification using PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Medical Imaging, Deep Learning, Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Computer Vision, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Princeton University

      Food Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Systems Thinking, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Linear Algebra, Network Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Reimagining Educational Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Community Development, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Initiative and Leadership, Visionary, Empowerment, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Professional Development, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Network Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      NVIDIA: Fundamentals of NLP and Transformers

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Contract Drafting Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Contract Review, Contract Management, Contract Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Law Practice Management Software, Client Services, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Analysis

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Packaging Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt
    • Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel: Packt
    • Style Tables with CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Git Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Pneumonia Classification using PyTorch : Coursera Project Network
    • Food Ethics: Princeton University
    • NVIDIA: Fundamentals of Deep Learning: Whizlabs
    • Reimagining Educational Innovation: University of Michigan

    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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