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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.8
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to R: Basic R syntax

      Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Arithmetic, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export

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      47 reviews

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      Columbia University

      3D Reconstruction - Single Viewpoint

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Automation Engineering

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Instructing, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Health Assessment, Community Health, Interactive Learning, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Bases y primeros pasos en latex

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Document Management, Code Review

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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Javascript, Systems Architecture

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Medical Assisting Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication

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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Digestion, Micturition, and Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Gynecology, Anatomy, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Medical Records, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology

      4.8
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Market Data, Financial Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Equities, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation

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      Columbia University

      Pets, Politics and Pandemics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Working with Data in iOS

      Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Restful API, Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Swift Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Modeling, Authentications, Data Management, Data Storage, Network Protocols

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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to R: Basic R syntax: Coursera Project Network
    • 3D Reconstruction - Single Viewpoint : Columbia University
    • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford University
    • Bases y primeros pasos en latex: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain: EDUCBA
    • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
    • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
    • Digestion, Micturition, and Reproduction: MedCerts
    • Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet: Coursera Project Network

    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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