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      Fractal Analytics

      Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, IBM Cloud, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking

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      University of London

      Fundamentals of International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Management, Business, Political Sciences, Business Economics, Business Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Strategy, Economics

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      PwC

      Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Target Market, Consulting, Target Audience, Business Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Data Storytelling, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Constructive Feedback, Analytics, User Feedback

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, International Relations, Business Strategy, World History, Business, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Economics, Risk Management, Investments, Business Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      Build toward a degree

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      Lund University

      African development – from the past to the present

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, European History, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Governance

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      University of Colorado System

      Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

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      Universidad Austral

      Introducción a la programación con Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Installation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Virtual Environment

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and organizational behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empowerment, Goal Setting

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Positivity, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Positive Behavior Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills

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      Coursera Project Network

      FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Management, Apache Hadoop, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Unstructured Data, Social Sciences

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

    • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
    • Fundamentals of International Business: University of London
    • Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Final Project: PwC
    • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
    • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System
    • Introducción a la programación con Python: Universidad Austral
    • Leadership and organizational behavior: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve 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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