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      Siemens

      Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Manufacturing Processes

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Safety Assurance, Plumbing, Building Design, Electrical Systems, Engineering Drawings, System Requirements, Safety and Security, Facility Management and Maintenance, Structural Analysis, Threat Detection, Water Resources

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Optical Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Semiconductors, Computer Displays, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Equipment Design, Technology Solutions, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: How did we get here?

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon

      Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, File Management, Data Import/Export, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Development

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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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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, New Product Development, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, User Research, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Writing and Editing, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Target Market, Content Creation, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, Marketing Communications, Editing, Brand Management

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Architecture, Technical Management, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design: Siemens
    • Fire and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
    • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
    • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego
    • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares: Johns Hopkins University
    • Programming with Java: Amazon
    • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
    • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
    • Copywriting with ChatGPT: Produce Compelling Copy That Sells: Coursera Project Network

    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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