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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Care, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Child Development, Self-Awareness, Mental Health

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative AI with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Scalability, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Architecture

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Administration, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Network Model

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Methodology, OpenShift, Kubernetes, DevOps, Microservices, Istio, Test Case, Devops Tools, Agile Project Management, Continuous Integration, Sprint Planning, DevSecOps, System Monitoring, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Matlab, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Processing, Computer Vision, User Interface (UI), Regression Analysis, Digital Communications, Numerical Analysis, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures

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      Università Bocconi

      Food & Beverage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Food Services, Global Marketing, Product Quality (QA/QC), Business Strategy, Brand Management, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Brand Strategy, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing

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      University of California, Irvine

      An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Linux, Test Planning, TCP/IP, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, User Requirements Documents, Network Protocols, Functional Specification, Local Area Networks, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Basic Electrical Systems, Debugging, USB, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Python Programming

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      Duke University

      Sports and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Social Studies, International Relations, Anthropology, World History, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Economics

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      IBM

      Excel Basics for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Entry, Data Science, Data Integrity, Information Privacy

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Foundations of Positive Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Optimism, Positivity, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Psychological Evaluations, Empathy, Positive Behavior Support, Research Methodologies, Growth Mindedness, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Self-Awareness, Surveys, Research Design, Data Collection, Persistence, Empowerment

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      IBM

      Machine Learning with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Data Pipelines, Dimensionality Reduction, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Application Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Science of Well-Being for Parents: Yale University
    • Generative AI with Large Language Models: DeepLearning.AI
    • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
    • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
    • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
    • Food & Beverage Management: Università Bocconi
    • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine
    • Sports and Society: Duke University
    • Excel Basics for Data Analysis: IBM
    • Foundations of Positive Psychology: University of Pennsylvania

    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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