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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Nonprofit Law

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Labor Law, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure

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      Coursera

      The Role of the CEO in Navigating GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Business Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Communication, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, Business Strategy

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risking, User Requirements Documents, Scalability, Verification And Validation, Software Visualization, Safety and Security

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      Packt

      Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, File Management, Content Management, User Interface (UI)

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Data Science Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Data Cleansing, Analytics, R (Software), Statistical Software, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning

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      Arizona State University

      Fundamentals of Semiconductor Characterization

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Estimation

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      Genentech

      Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Decision Support Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Assessment, Analysis, Health Technology, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Trials, Systems Of Measurement

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      Packt

      Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Problem Solving, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Random Forest Algorithm, Program Development, Network Analysis, Debugging

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Copyright

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Innovation, Digital Assets, Legal Proceedings, Business Strategy, Creativity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Strategy, Case Studies

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Computer Graphics, Music, Aesthetics

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      IoT Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Planning And Design, Network Security

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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

    • Introduction to Nonprofit Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Role of the CEO in Navigating GenAI: Coursera
    • Software Requirements Prioritization: Risk Analysis: University of Colorado System
    • Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender: Packt
    • Introduction to Data Science Techniques: Illinois Tech
    • Fundamentals of Semiconductor Characterization: Arizona State University
    • Data Science in Health Technology Assessment: Genentech
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: The Complete Masterclass: Packt
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Copyright: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    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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