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      University of Pennsylvania

      Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Business Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Big Data, Data Science, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      SwiftUI & Node.JS FullStack - Build Twitter - iOS 16

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, User Interface (UI), Restful API, Back-End Web Development, User Accounts, Server Side, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Swift Programming, Secure Coding, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Authentications, Mobile Development, Database Software, MongoDB, Web Development, Web Applications, Development Environment

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Program Development, System Programming, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Software Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Images with DALL-E

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, Animations, Image Analysis, ChatGPT, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Application Programming Interface (API), Graphic and Visual Design

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Introduction to Renewable Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Innovation, Environment, Environmental Science, Transportation Operations, Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Architectural Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Policy Development, Governance, Mitigation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Blockchain Solution Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Application Security, Project Documentation, Software Architecture, Technical Documentation, Cryptography, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Storage

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Conceptual Planning of Bridges

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Conceptual Design, Environmental Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Hydraulics, Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Procesamiento de Imágenes

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Processing, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Python Programming, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      SQLServer for Beginners: Database Design & CRUD Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Business Requirements, Web Applications

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Real-Time Operating Systems, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Internet Of Things, jQuery, Telecommunications, Cross Platform Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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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

    • Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
    • SwiftUI & Node.JS FullStack - Build Twitter - iOS 16: Packt
    • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
    • Images with DALL-E: Codio
    • The Complete Modern JavaScript Course with ES6: Packt
    • Introduction to Renewable Energy: L&T EduTech
    • Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment: Lund University
    • Blockchain Solution Architecture: LearnQuest
    • Conceptual Planning of Bridges: L&T EduTech
    • Procesamiento de Imágenes: 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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