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      Meta

      Meta Full-Stack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Version Control, Unix Commands, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Git (Version Control System), React.js, SQL, API Design, GitHub, Responsive Web Design, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), MySQL, Database Systems, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI Agents, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Science

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, GitHub, Interaction Design, Data Structures, Front-End Web Development, Pseudocode, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Research, World History, Culture, Ancient History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Biology, Physical Science, Water Resources, Systems Engineering, Chemistry

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Transformation of the Global Food System

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Systems Thinking, Environment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Education and Training, Higher Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Creativity

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Language Competency, English Language, General Science and Research, Technical Communication, Environment, Oral Comprehension, Energy and Utilities, Vocabulary, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Innovation

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Law, Governance, and Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Policies, International Relations, Economic Development, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Decision Making

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      University of Michigan

      Python Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, File Management, Development Environment, Software Installation, Virtual Environment

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      Illinois Tech

      Media, Elections, and Politics - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Journalism, Electronic Media, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Digital Communications, Information Privacy, Data Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Theories of Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Policy, Public Administration, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Governance, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Meta Full-Stack Developer: Meta
    • IBM AI Engineering: IBM
    • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
    • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen
    • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University
    • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Python Data Structures: University of Michigan

    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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