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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Monitoring, Streams, and Connectors

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, System Monitoring, Data Pipelines, Continuous Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Middleware, Real Time Data, Software Architecture, Restful API, Data Integration, Scalability, JSON

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Unity Android — Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C#

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Android Development, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Android (Operating System), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Game Design, Mobile Development, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Program Development, Debugging, Scripting, Application Deployment, Virtual Environment, Development Environment, Software Installation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Creating a Data Warehouse Through Joins and Unions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Integration, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Cross Platform Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Local LLMs with llamafile

      Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Generative AI, Open Source Technology, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northeastern University

      Introduction to Domain Models

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Business Process Modeling, Software Design, Systems Design, Business Modeling, Solution Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Airside Facility Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Capacity Planning, Construction Engineering, Facility Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Building Codes, Environmental Regulations, Forecasting, Applied Mathematics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Build a Project Tracking App with AppSheet

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Google Workspace, Cloud-Based Integration, Issue Tracking, Data Integration

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Washington

      Ukraine: History of Civil Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Containerization

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, Devops Tools, Application Servers, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Create Generative AI Apps on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Solution Architecture, Prototyping

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Cadence Design Systems: Essential Guide: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Monitoring, Streams, and Connectors: LearnKartS
    • Unity Android — Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C#: Packt
    • Creating a Data Warehouse Through Joins and Unions: Google Cloud
    • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera Project Network
    • Local LLMs with llamafile: Duke University
    • Introduction to Domain Models: Northeastern University
    • Airside Facility Planning: L&T EduTech
    • Build a Project Tracking App with AppSheet: Google Cloud
    • Ukraine: History of Civil Society: University of Washington

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Political Science

    Top options include Political Economy of Institutions and Development from Universiteit Leiden, Moral Foundations of Politics from Yale University, and Understanding Political Concepts from the Università di Napoli Federico II. These courses explore political theory, governance, global politics, and public institutions.‎

    Yes. Many political science courses offer a free audit option, which allows you to access video lectures and readings at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how governments function, how political systems are structured, and how public policy is created and implemented. Topics may also include political ideologies, international relations, comparative politics, and the role of institutions and citizens in shaping political outcomes.‎

    No prior background is required for most introductory courses. Many are designed for general learners and start with foundational concepts. More advanced or specialized courses may build on prior knowledge in law, economics, or history.‎

    Yes. These courses are valuable for learners preparing for university study, professionals in public service, educators, or anyone interested in policy, governance, or international affairs. Earning a certificate can support applications for academic programs or enhance your understanding of current global issues.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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