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      Vanderbilt University

      Microservice Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Java Programming, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Continuous Deployment, Program Development, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Application Development, Debugging

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Chicago

      Critical Issues in Urban Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Higher Education, Social Studies, Common Core Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Socioeconomics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      LearnQuest

      The Java Language

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Programming Principles

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Objective-C (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Application Development, Apple software proficiency, Application Servers, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Securing Linux Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery

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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Physique des particules - une introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Radiation Protection, Materials science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Laboratory Experience, Mechanics, Experimentation, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus, Research, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

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      Coursera Project Network

      Scikit-Learn For Machine Learning Classification Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis

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      Dassault Systèmes

      SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Approximation Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physics

      Build toward a degree

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      Dartmouth College

      American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Research, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Public History

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

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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

    • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
    • Motores gráficos en videojuegos: game engine: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
    • The Java Language: LearnQuest
    • Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift: University of California, Irvine
    • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
    • Physique des particules - une introduction: University of Geneva
    • Scikit-Learn For Machine Learning Classification Problems: Coursera Project Network
    • SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling: Dassault Systèmes
    • Approximation Methods: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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