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    Political science courses can help you learn how governments function, how policies are made, and how political systems shape societies around the world.

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Secure Coding: SSDLC, OWASP & SonarQube Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Jenkins, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Application Security, Secure Coding, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Security Awareness, Docker (Software), Dependency Analysis, Compliance Management, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Productivity, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Automation, Workflow Management, Team Performance Management, Report Writing, Digital Transformation, OpenAI, Marketing Materials, Team Management, Generative AI Agents, Copywriting, Productivity Software, Return On Investment, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Ajax, Extensible Languages and XML, Web Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Web Development, Javascript and jQuery, Android Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Middleware, Model View Controller, Web Services, Hibernate (Java), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Java, Mobile Development

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, Generative AI, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Power BI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Mastering Adobe Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Computer Graphic Techniques, Typography, Color Theory, Editing, Creativity, Photography

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Looker

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Self Service Technologies, Generative AI Agents, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Power BI: Data Visualization and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Business Reporting, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      생성형 AI: 챗봇 그 이상의 가치

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Restful API, Software Design, JSON

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, PHP (Scripting Language), Responsive Web Design, Server Side, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Front-End Web Development, MongoDB, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Package and Software Management, React.js, Restful API, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      JavaScript Development Tools and React

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), React.js, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Node.JS, Development Environment, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Application Deployment, Server Side, UI Components, Javascript, Package and Software Management, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Secure Coding: SSDLC, OWASP & SonarQube Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced XML Integration and Project Applications: EDUCBA
    • Statistical Analysis and Advanced Techniques: Microsoft
    • Mastering Adobe Photoshop: Skillshare
    • Introduction to Looker: Google Cloud
    • Power BI: Data Visualization and Analysis: Whizlabs
    • 생성형 AI: 챗봇 그 이상의 가치: Google Cloud
    • Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 21: Packt
    • Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala: Packt

    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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