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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy

      Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

      Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Code Review, Debugging, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon

      Generative AI in Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Copilot, Program Development, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Education and Training, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Food and Beverage

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      171 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Manejo de bases de datos con Python

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Data Collection, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

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      Princeton University

      Global Systemic Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Core

      Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Testing, Report Writing, Maintainability, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Business Logic, Data Maintenance

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      Google Cloud

      Certificado: Google Cloud Digital Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Real Time Data, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cost Management, Containerization, Cybersecurity, Cloud Applications, Data Warehousing, Artificial Intelligence

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      Starweaver

      Global Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM
    • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
    • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Manejo de bases de datos con Python: Universidad Austral
    • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
    • IBM COBOL Core: IBM
    • Certificado: Google Cloud Digital Leader: Google Cloud
    • Global Business Communication: Starweaver

    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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