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      Nanjing University

      理解马克思

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Sociology, Economic Development, Research

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Epic Games

      Game Development and Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Storytelling

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kotter

      The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Design, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, Computer Science, Brainstorming

      4.8
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, UI Components, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Data Validation

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Issues in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Compassion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Active Listening, Curiosity, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Programming with Rust

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Server Side, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Application Design, Package and Software Management, Software Documentation, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Database Development, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Debugging, Program Development, Application Development, Command-Line Interface

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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, PHP (Scripting Language), Responsive Web Design, Server Side, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Front-End Web Development, MongoDB, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Package and Software Management, React.js, Restful API, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Full-Stack Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
    • Game Development and Prototyping: Epic Games
    • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
    • Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
    • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners : Coursera Project Network
    • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection: University of Michigan
    • Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era: Fractal Analytics
    • Working with Data in iOS: Meta

    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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