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      Meta

      Programación con JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, JSON, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Node.JS, Computer Programming, Package and Software Management, Event-Driven Programming, Functional Design, Data Structures, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Containerization, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud API, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Application Development, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Seaweeds

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Environment and Resource Management, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Mitigation, Nutrition and Diet

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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Threats and Mitigations

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      The French Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modern Regression Analysis in R

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, R Programming, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Building R Packages

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Testability, R Programming, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Git (Version Control System), Technical Documentation

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      223 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Estructuras de datos en Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Debugging

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Scientific Methods, Social Justice, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Research, Peer Review, Data Analysis, General Science and Research, Liberal Arts, Environment, Community Development, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Investigation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      New Space: Access to space - Basics

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Cost Reduction, Physics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Programación con JavaScript: Meta
    • Developing Applications with Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
    • Software Design Threats and Mitigations: University of Colorado System
    • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
    • Modern Regression Analysis in R: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University
    • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
    • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University

    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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