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      Google Cloud

      Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Containerization, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud API, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Application Development, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      732 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Estructuras de datos en Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      418 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Matrix Factorization and Advanced Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      User Interface Design and Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Design Thinking, User Research, Style Guides

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Learn Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, File Management, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Software Development, Web Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Market, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Mitigation, Financial Policy, Sustainable Technologies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Environmental Policy, Governance, Accounting, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Animations, Google Analytics, Prototyping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Application Deployment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Frontend Development using React

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Javascript, React.js, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles, Maintainability, User Interface (UI)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Physics of silicon solar cells

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Scientific Methods, Social Justice, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Research, Peer Review, Data Analysis, General Science and Research, Environment, Community Development, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, World History, Investigation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral
    • Matrix Factorization and Advanced Techniques: University of Minnesota
    • User Interface Design and Prototyping: Microsoft
    • Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn Python: Scrimba
    • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
    • Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes
    • Frontend Development using React: Board Infinity
    • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique

    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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