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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      University of California San Diego

      مقدمة عن البيانات الضخمة

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Science, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Scalability, Virtual Machines

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Seguridad en la red

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Cyber Operations, Network Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Mechanical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Automation, Data Validation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, API Design, Containerization, Agile Methodology, Microservices, Agile Project Management, Postman API Platform, Scrum (Software Development), Docker (Software), API Gateway, Restful API, DevOps, Kubernetes, Sprint Planning, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Sprint Retrospectives, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PepsiCo

      PepsiCo: Water Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Economics

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Sales Teams

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Sales Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Process, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Engagement, Accountability, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Business Ethics

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Medical Equipment and Technology, Civil Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Internet Of Things, Peripheral Devices, Control Systems, Computer Systems, Health Technology, System Programming, Energy and Utilities, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Hydraulics, Power Electronics, C (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      L'art des structures 1 : Câbles et arcs

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Safety Assurance, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Literacy, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Version Control

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Thermal Management, Laboratory Testing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • مقدمة عن البيانات الضخمة: University of California San Diego
    • Seguridad en la red: Universidad de los Andes
    • Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London
    • Learn Object-Oriented Programming with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile: IBM
    • PepsiCo: Water Stewardship: PepsiCo
    • GenAI for Sales Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
    • L'art des structures 1 : Câbles et arcs: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    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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