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      IBM

      JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Javascript

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Prompt Engineering for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Debugging, ChatGPT, Pseudocode, Web Development, Generative AI, Code Review, Web Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Software Development, Software Engineering

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, File Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      GitHub Copilot for Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Program Development, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Technical Documentation, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Communication, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, People Development, Virtual Teams, Program Management, Labor Compliance, Agile Methodology, Cloud Engineering, Constructive Feedback, Business Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Developments of structural dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Structural Analysis, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Differential Equations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering

      3.9
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, International Relations, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to FastAPI framework

      Skills you'll gain: Web Frameworks, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Software Documentation, Web Applications, JSON, Application Development, Server Side, Program Development, Test Tools, Python Programming, Data Validation

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      25 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      American History Through Baseball

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Anthropology, Business Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, Market Opportunities, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Trend Analysis, Political Sciences

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Health Informatics, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Medical Imaging, Jupyter, Python Programming, Dimensionality Reduction

      3.9
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced Data Analysis with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Personalization, Analytical Skills, Technical Communication, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
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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

    • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM
    • Prompt Engineering for Web Developers: Scrimba
    • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
    • GitHub Copilot for Project Management: Microsoft
    • Inspiring Peak Performance on Technical Teams: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Developments of structural dynamics: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado: IE Business School
    • Introduction to FastAPI framework: Duke University
    • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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