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      Duke University

      Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Vision, Continuous Delivery

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Injury Prevention, Medical Equipment and Technology, Predictive Analytics, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Validation, Verification And Validation, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Application Programming Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Se former à l'égalité

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Training Programs, Student Support and Services, Research, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Decision Making, Scientific Methods, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Research, Education and Training, Creativity, Grant Applications, Business Economics, Economics, Pedagogy

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      IBM

      Front-End Development Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, React.js, Mockups, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Web Design, Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Web Analytics and SEO, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Software Development, Requirements Analysis

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI)

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photo Editing, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creativity

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      Imperial College London

      Types of Vaccine

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Medical History Documentation, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Custom Reports in Google Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Web Analytics, Report Writing, Dashboard, Marketing, Web Development

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Linear Algebra

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and MLOps: Duke University
    • Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
    • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia: The University of Tokyo
    • Se former à l'égalité: University of Geneva
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Front-End Development Capstone Project: IBM
    • Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game in Python: Coursera Project Network
    • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera Project Network
    • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London

    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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