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      Packt

      Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Design

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Media for Web Development: Optimize a Travel Website

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Development, Javascript, Browser Compatibility

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dynamic Routing with Next.js: Improve a Tech News Website

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, React.js, Serverless Computing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for AWS: AI-Driven Cloud Automation & Scaling

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Security, Serverless Computing, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Performance Tuning, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      المشروع المتقدم لمطور الواجهات الأمامية

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, HTML and CSS, Code Review, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Web Applications, Software Testing, Responsive Web Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Primeros pasos con Bubble.io: crea una landing page

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Web Design, Information Architecture, Content Management, System Configuration, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Mastering MongoDB 7.0

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Security, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, System Monitoring, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Encryption, Data Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

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      SAE Institute México

      Bulletproof 1. Accepting rejection

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Courage, Personal Development, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automation with Ansible: Web Server Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Nginx, Web Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Application Deployment, Linux Servers, CI/CD, Servers, Scalability, Service Management, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Deep Learning: Convolutional Neural Networks with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Data Processing, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mastering Java - From Beginner to Intermediate: Packt
    • Media for Web Development: Optimize a Travel Website: Coursera Project Network
    • Dynamic Routing with Next.js: Improve a Tech News Website: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for AWS: AI-Driven Cloud Automation & Scaling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • المشروع المتقدم لمطور الواجهات الأمامية: Meta
    • Primeros pasos con Bubble.io: crea una landing page: UBITS
    • Mastering MongoDB 7.0: Packt
    • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
    • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
    • Bulletproof 1. Accepting rejection: SAE Institute México

    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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