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      Infosec

      CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems, Intellectual Property

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Social Studies, Neurology, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Professional Development for Future-Ready Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, IntelliJ IDEA, Spring Boot, React.js, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Command-Line Interface, Data Access, Application Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Technical Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Decision Making, Change Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Price Negotiation, Influencing, Communication, Business Ethics, Prioritization, Compliance Management, Goal Setting

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      The University of Tokyo

      From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

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      IBM

      Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Linux, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows Servers, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Security Controls, Firewall, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts, Docker (Software)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Full-Stack React with Spring Boot

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, IntelliJ IDEA, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Front-End Web Development, YAML, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Data Access, User Interface (UI), MongoDB, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Frameworks, UI Components, Databases

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      TensorFlow: Advanced Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Feature Engineering, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, Unsupervised Learning, Network Model, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, API Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Grammar

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
    • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania
    • Professional Development for Future-Ready Leadership: Skillshare
    • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth: LearnKartS
    • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
    • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
    • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Pearson

    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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