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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

      Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Vibrations, Control Systems, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Moneyball and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling

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      Coursera Project Network

      Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Development

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      118 reviews

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      University of New Mexico

      Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos

      Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Development Environment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Modeling, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Application Frameworks, Database Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Ruby on Rails, Relational Databases, Javascript

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

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      Duke University

      Data Engineering with Rust

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Amazon Web Services, Cloud API, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Data Processing, API Gateway, Cloud Applications, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Amazon S3, System Programming, Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing

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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Data Analysis, Risk Control, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Clemson University

      Design and Analysis of Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics, Design Strategies, Probability

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      Columbia University

      MOS Transistors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java Programming, Functional Testing

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Ferrous Technology II

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Production Process, Process Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Moneyball and Beyond: University of Michigan
    • Essential Causal Inference Techniques for Data Science: Coursera Project Network
    • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera Project Network
    • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos: University of New Mexico
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Data Engineering with Rust: Duke University
    • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Clemson University
    • MOS Transistors: Columbia 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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