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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Project Design, Simulations, User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Data Management

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      University of Michigan

      JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Import/Export, Web Applications

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Artful Practices for Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Personal Development, Empathy, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Stress Management, Storytelling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Robotics with Webots

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Data Mapping, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Planning, Algorithms, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Real-Time Operating Systems, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Simulations, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Engineering, Global Positioning Systems, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Design

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      Peking University

      大学化学

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Engineering, Laboratory Equipment, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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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      Microsoft

      Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Large Language Modeling, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Research

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Practical Python for AI Coding 1

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Jupyter, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Data Manipulation

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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

    • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects): University of Colorado Boulder
    • JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON: University of Michigan
    • Artful Practices for Well-Being: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 大学化学: Peking University
    • Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design: Siemens
    • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego
    • Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam: Microsoft
    • Intellectual Humility: Practice: The University of Edinburgh

    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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