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      LearnQuest

      Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Public Key Infrastructure, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Differential Equations

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Cloud Services, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Databases, NoSQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, MySQL, Data Store, SQL, Cloud Storage, Database Management, Data Storage, Data Lakes, Database Theory

      4.6
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      850 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Transformation

      4.4
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      2.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Performance Improvement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Reporting, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Governance, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Technology Solutions

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Software Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Artificial Intelligence: an Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Legal Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Research, Dimensionality Reduction, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Centered Design, Computer Science

      4.6
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      662 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Health Informatics, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Image Analysis, Data Quality

      4.8
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      577 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Apache Hadoop, Data Structures, Scalability, Virtual Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
    • Introdução ao Controle de Sistemas: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
    • Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports: Google
    • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
    • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Artificial Intelligence: an Overview: Politecnico di Milano
    • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
    • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis

    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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