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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, Data Infrastructure, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Apache Hadoop, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Unstructured Data, Social Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Power, Technical Design, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, UI/UX Research, R Programming, User Experience, Research Design, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics, Statistical Modeling

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      595 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Epic Games

      Unreal Engine Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Video Game Development, Software Configuration Management, 3D Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Configuration Management, Package and Software Management, Animation and Game Design, Content Management, Multimedia, Software Versioning, File Management, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Business Analysis Process

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Process Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Consulting, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Rust Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Test Case, Development Testing, Software Testing, Data Structures, Debugging, GitHub, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, Software Documentation, Command-Line Interface, Technical Documentation

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Large Language Modeling, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Logistics, Market Analysis, Leadership, E-Commerce, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
    • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments: University of California San Diego
    • Leadership and organizational behavior: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Unreal Engine Fundamentals : Epic Games
    • Business Analysis Process: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System
    • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
    • Rust Fundamentals: Duke 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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