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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Cloud Computing Security

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Linux, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Theory of Angular Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Big Data, Data Management, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Engineering, Geostatistics, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Process Control, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Machine Learning, Automation, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, 3D Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Data Structures in C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Application Security, System Programming, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de Videojuegos: Una introducción

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Functional Specification, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Software Design Documents, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Creativity

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Integration, Dataflow, SQL, Data Pipelines, Metadata Management, Data Management, Real Time Data, Tensorflow, Data Science, Command-Line Interface, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud-Based Integration, Apache Hadoop, Data Mining, Query Languages, Machine Learning

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      EIT Digital

      System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Embedded Software, System Software, Systems Analysis, Systems Design

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      University of London

      Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Structures, Program Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Educación sobre el cambio climático

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Climate Change Mitigation, Health Education, Community Health, Sustainable Development, Environment, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Public Health, Education and Training, Land Management, Water Quality, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Pedagogy

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Learn JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Debugging

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Collection

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
    • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
    • Theory of Angular Momentum: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • Data Structures in C: University of Michigan
    • Diseño de Videojuegos: Una introducción: Universidad de los Andes
    • Hands-on Foundations for Data Science and Machine Learning with Google Cloud Labs: Google Cloud
    • System Validation: Automata and behavioural equivalences: EIT Digital
    • Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts: University of London
    • Educación sobre el cambio climático: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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