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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Programming with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, GitHub, OpenAI, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Contemporary Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Respiration, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Experimentation

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      Microsoft

      Designing for User Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Innovation, Creativity

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Systems: Principles in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Routers, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Routing Protocols, Network Administration, Network Switches, Terraform

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tableau Learning Partner

      Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Stakeholder Communications, Geospatial Mapping, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Business Analytics

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      L&T EduTech

      Fire and Life Safety Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Safety Training, Hydraulics, Construction Inspection, Plumbing, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Electrical Systems, Engineering Drawings, System Requirements, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Facility Management and Maintenance, Structural Analysis, Threat Detection

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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Data Analytics and Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Databases, Database Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, SQL, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Transaction Processing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Web Scraping, Web Applications

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      L&T EduTech

      Electrical Power Distribution

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Control Systems, Construction, Programmable Logic Controllers, Automation Engineering, Network Protocols

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Internet Of Things, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, API Design, User Centered Design, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Network Protocols, Microservices, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Development

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, User Interface (UI), Experience Design, Music, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Microsoft Visual Studio, Prototyping

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      909 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Programming with Generative AI: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
    • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
    • Network Systems: Principles in Practice: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
    • Fire and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
    • Data Analytics and Big Data: Illinois Tech
    • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera Project Network
    • Electrical Power Distribution: L&T EduTech
    • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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