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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Aligning Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      算法基础

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Regression Modeling in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Scatter Plots, Statistical Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Logical Reasoning, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Experimentation, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Science and Research, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History, Qualitative Research

      4.8
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Tension

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Materials science, Applied Mathematics

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Siemens NX Mastery: Advanced Design & Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Engineering Software, Simulations

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Basics of Electrical Protection System

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Basic Electrical Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Coordination

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design, Design, Usability Testing, Collaborative Software, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Graphic and Visual Design, Artificial Intelligence

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Student Engagement, Investigation, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, General Science and Research, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Diversity and Inclusion

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      Using JavaScript and JSON in Django

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development Tools, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, System Configuration, Python Programming, Software Installation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Vanderbilt University

      Engineering Maintainable Android Apps

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testability, Software Engineering, System Testing, Android Development, Application Security, Software Architecture, Application Design

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

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

    • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • 算法基础: Peking University
    • Regression Modeling in Practice: Wesleyan University
    • Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning: Dartmouth College
    • Engineering of Structures: Tension: Dartmouth College
    • Siemens NX Mastery: Advanced Design & Applications: Siemens
    • Basics of Electrical Protection System: L&T EduTech
    • UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration: Microsoft
    • La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria: Universidad Austral
    • Using JavaScript and JSON in Django: University of Michigan

    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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