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      École Polytechnique

      Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

      Skills you'll gain: Proofreading, Peer Review, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Journals, Research Reports, Science and Research, Research, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Negotiation, Scaled Agile Framework, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Prioritization, Conflict Management, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Controls, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAS

      Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Development, Stored Procedure, Databases, SQL, Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Data Modeling, Authentications, User Accounts

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Environmental Policy, Education and Training, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Advocacy, Social Justice

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Developing AI Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Human Resource Policies, Governance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Education and Training, Data Science

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Python

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Data Structures, Computer Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Informatics, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

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      Arizona State University

      Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Equipment Design, Production Process, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Operations, Electrical Safety, Safety Assurance, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Relational Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, User Accounts

      Build toward a degree

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Unified Modeling Language, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Program Development, System Programming, Application Development, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, File Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
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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

    • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique
    • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Performing Network, Path, and Text Analyses in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
    • Microsoft SQL Server Development for Everyone: Packt
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
    • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
    • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
    • Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice: University of Minnesota
    • Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: Arizona State University

    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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