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      University of California, Irvine

      iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Apple Xcode, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Excel Formulas, Real Time Data

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Submittals (Construction), Process Analysis, Document Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      What is Climate Change?

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Scientific Methods, Civil Engineering, Political Sciences, Community Development, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Energy and Utilities

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Community Change in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Community Organizing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Outreach, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Transacting on the Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Cryptographic Protocols, Automation, Empowerment, Cost Reduction, Transaction Processing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Cybersecurity Tools and Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Penetration Testing, Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, System Monitoring, Data Ethics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Global Public Procurement

      Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Management, Request for Proposal, Global Marketing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Market Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pathology, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Precision Medicine, Treatment Planning, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Human Computer Interaction, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, User Requirements Documents, Interaction Design, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Factors, System Requirements, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development, Human Centered Design

      4.9
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
    • Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel: IBM
    • Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder: University of Virginia
    • Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo
    • What is Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Transacting on the Blockchain: INSEAD
    • Microsoft Azure Cybersecurity Tools and Solutions: Microsoft
    • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    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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