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      Rice University

      Distributed Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Servers, Algorithms, Network Protocols

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      Lund University

      Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Laboratory Equipment, Radiation Protection, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Electronic Systems, Equipment Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling

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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Technical Documentation, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, R Programming, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Integral Calculus

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Deep Learning for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Health Informatics, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Graph Theory, Computer Vision, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Software, Unsupervised Learning, Big Data

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      Microsoft

      Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics

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      69 reviews

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      Starweaver

      Matlab and Simulink Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming, Debugging

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      Microsoft

      AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Business Logic, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Modeling, Performance Metric

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      Simplilearn

      Programming with C ++

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms, Development Environment

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      L&T EduTech

      Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Building Codes, Architectural Drawing, Industrial Design, Commercial Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Graphing

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      LearnQuest

      Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, JSON, YAML, Java, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Java Programming, Application Frameworks, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      4.1
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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

    • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
    • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models: Johns Hopkins University
    • Deep Learning for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam: Microsoft
    • Matlab and Simulink Basics : Starweaver
    • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
    • Programming with C ++: Simplilearn
    • Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design: L&T EduTech

    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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