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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Ethics of Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Psychology, Education and Training, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity, Learning Strategies

      4.9
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      Columbia University

      Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Securities Trading, Applied Mathematics, Investment Banking, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Probability, Cash Flows, Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Machine Learning for Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Unsupervised Learning, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Cloud Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Robotics with Webots

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

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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

      Data Mining Pipeline

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

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      102 reviews

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      EC-Council

      Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Physics, Mechanics, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physical Science

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

    • Intellectual Humility: Practice: The University of Edinburgh
    • Ethics of Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives : Columbia University
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
    • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning for Data Scientists: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
    • Data Mining Pipeline: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
    • Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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