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      L&T EduTech

      Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Space Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Transportation Operations, Resource Utilization, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Planning, Medical Equipment and Technology, Strategic Partnership, Physical Science, Market Opportunities, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Environmental Science, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Conspiracy Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Content Creation, Peer Review, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Discussion Facilitation, World History

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Employee Engagement, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Images and Links in HTML

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Information Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Physiology, Analytics, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Threat Detection, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Organizational Structure, Accountability, Stakeholder Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Construye un sitio web con Wordpress

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Web Design, Web Design and Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Robotics Engineering & Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Product Automation, Control Systems, Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Equipment Design, Embedded Software, Engineering, Technical Design, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics

      4.3
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy

      Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Estimation, Environmental Issue

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Advanced Clinical Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Electronic Medical Record, Statistical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Study of Protection Schemes and Switchgear: L&T EduTech
    • Space Exploration: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Images and Links in HTML: Coursera Project Network
    • Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
    • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
    • Construye un sitio web con Wordpress: Coursera Project Network
    • Robotics Engineering & Applications: L&T EduTech
    • Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy: ISAE-SUPAERO

    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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