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      Vanderbilt University

      OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Personalized Service, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Travel Arrangements, Innovation, Scenario Testing

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      Vanderbilt University

      Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Administración ágil de proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Leadership, Kanban Principles, Governance, Portfolio Management

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Electronics, Programming Principles, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

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      IBM

      Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Data Mapping, Graphing

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Structural Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Methods

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Stress Management

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      Google

      Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Variance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Environment, Social Studies, Food and Beverage, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Economics, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Biology

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

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

    • OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants: Vanderbilt University
    • Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Administración ágil de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Digital Signal Processing: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript: IBM
    • Data Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions: Duke University
    • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships: Google
    • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego

    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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