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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Estimation, Taxonomy, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Document Management, Regulatory Compliance, Record Keeping, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Security Controls, Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      838 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Desarrollador de Meta de Android

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Restful API, Design Research, Android Studio, Version Control, Kotlin, User Experience Design, Android Jetpack, Unix Commands, Android Development, Interaction Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Algorithms, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Usability, Mobile Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The Engineering of Structures Around Us

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, 3D Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
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      1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Infectious Diseases, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Python Programming, Program Development, Analysis, Design Strategies, Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Building High-Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Leadership, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies, Culture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biology, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      574 reviews

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Programando con Java para aplicaciones Android

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Development Environment

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Ingeniería de Tráfico

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Control Systems, Process Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Spatial Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      450 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel: Novartis
    • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Desarrollador de Meta de Android: Meta
    • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
    • Organ Donation: From Death to Life : University of Cape Town
    • COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building High-Performing Teams: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    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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