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      KodeKloud

      DevOps Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux Administration, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Version Control, Ansible, Continuous Integration, Microservices, Devops Tools, GitHub, Containerization, Git (Version Control System), General Networking, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, DevOps, Python Programming

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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Pseudocode, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Personal Development

      4.8
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      625 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Hypothesis Testing in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Medical Science and Research, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      646 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      First Order Optical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Medical Imaging, System Configuration, Physics

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      334 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Data Collection

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

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      Meta

      Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, SQL

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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience

      4.7
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      237 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Continuous Delivery & DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Support, System Testing, Software Testing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

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      University of California, Davis

      Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      646 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • DevOps Mastery: KodeKloud
    • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
    • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
    • Hypothesis Testing in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
    • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL: Meta
    • RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Continuous Delivery & DevOps : University of Virginia
    • Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python: University of Michigan

    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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