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      LearnQuest

      Linux Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Shell Script, Web Servers, IT Automation, Open Source Technology, Service Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      920 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Application Development using Microservices and Serverless

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Containerization, Software Architecture, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      376 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Git (Version Control System), User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design, Debugging, Mockups, Microsoft Copilot, Authentications, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Javascript

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Product Analytics and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Analytics, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Product Development, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Customer Demand Planning, Advanced Analytics, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Product Testing, Agile Software Development, Software Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      488 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Extended Reality for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Application Development, Wireframing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Media and Communications, Research, World History, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Automation, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Stress Management, Personal Care, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Care Management, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Resilience, Mindfulness, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus through Data and Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Trigonometry, Analytical Skills, R Programming, General Mathematics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Parallel Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Scalability, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Medical Software

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Human Computer Interaction, Verification And Validation, Risk Management, Medical Management, User Interface (UI), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Software Design, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, User Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Linux Fundamentals: LearnQuest
    • Application Development using Microservices and Serverless : IBM
    • Microsoft Front-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Product Analytics and AI: University of Virginia
    • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
    • Precalculus through Data and Modelling: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone: Vanderbilt 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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