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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, International Relations

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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Bases y primeros pasos en latex

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Management, Software Design Documents

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      194 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de front-end

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), React.js, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

      4.8
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      242 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Writing, Writing and Editing, Research Design, Science and Research

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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Theory of Angular Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Physics, Applied Mathematics

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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Interactive Data Visualization, Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Software Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Python Programming, Digital Design, Creative Design, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Reviews, User Experience Design, User Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, User Flows

      4.6
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Data Strategy, Performance Measurement, Agile Methodology, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Operational Efficiency, Change Management

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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      ETL Processing on Google Cloud Using Dataflow and BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Dataflow, Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Scripting Languages, Cloud Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Copenhagen

      Making Democracy Fit for Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Lobbying, Public Affairs, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diplomacy, Governance, Environmental Laws, Advocacy

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Epic Games

      Game Development and Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, User Interface (UI)

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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Clemson University

      Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Machine Learning, Environmental Monitoring, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI Agents, Qualitative Research, Prototyping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
    • Bases y primeros pasos en latex: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción al desarrollo de front-end: Meta
    • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
    • Theory of Angular Momentum: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
    • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Figma: Coursera
    • Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations: Duke University
    • ETL Processing on Google Cloud Using Dataflow and BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • Making Democracy Fit for Climate: University of Copenhagen

    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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