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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Full Website using WordPress

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

      4.4
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      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Computer Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Analysis, Data Loss Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, NumPy, Box Plots, Pandas (Python Package), Histogram, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of London

      Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Ideation, Usability Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Display Devices, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Design, Restful API, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Lifecycle Management, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Software Design Documents, Middleware, Software Documentation, Network Security, Application Performance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Mountains 101

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Anthropology, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Connected Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Complex Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      728 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Timelines, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Business Writing, Document Management, Project Schedules, Text Mining

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      438 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Communication, Executive Presence, Emotional Intelligence, Composure, Respiration, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Getting Started with Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Secure Coding, Java Programming, Java, Software Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Computer Networks and Network Security: IBM
    • Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python: University of Michigan
    • Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Mountains 101: University of Alberta
    • Connected Leadership: Yale University
    • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks: Google
    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London

    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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