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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Service Level, Software Engineering, System Testing, Scalability, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Architecture, Predictive Modeling, Data Architecture, Database Management, Systems Architecture, Test Automation, Software Development, Software Testing, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Big Data

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      3.5
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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      NIIT

      Frontend Development using React

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ajax, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, UI Components, Mobile Development, Web Development, Test Case, Network Routing

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Java Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Advanced Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, IT Security Architecture, Threat Management, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management

      4.3
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      73 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Code Review, Microsoft Visual Studio, Test Case, GitHub, Application Development, Software Documentation, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Debugging, Maintainability, Generative AI Agents, Computer Programming, Project Planning, Performance Tuning, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      User Interface in Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Software Design, Video Game Development, Motion Graphics

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Presentations, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Assertiveness, Branding, Empathy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Bedrock - Getting Started with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      R Programming for Statistics and Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Science, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Structures, Statistical Modeling, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Software Installation, Data Import/Export

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process, Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Protocols, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Security, Large Language Modeling, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, ChatGPT, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Frontend Development using React: NIIT
    • Java Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Advanced Network Security: LearnQuest
    • Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft
    • User Interface in Game Design: Epic Games
    • Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing: L&T EduTech
    • Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Amazon Bedrock - Getting Started with Generative AI: Amazon Web Services
    • R Programming for Statistics and Data Science: Packt

    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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