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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Ferrous Technology I

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering, Process Analysis, Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental Issue

      4.7
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      More C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cross Platform Development, Scripting, Debugging

      4.8
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      619 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Solution Design, Customer Engagement

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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Derivatives, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Inventory Management

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Service Level, Forecasting, Cost Management, Operations Research, Statistical Methods

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      213 reviews

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Business Modeling, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business Consultants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, Consulting, Management Consulting, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Automation, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Solution Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Optical Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Electronics, Equipment Design, Medical Imaging, Engineering Calculations, Emerging Technologies, Performance Testing, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

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      801 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

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      207 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Technical Review, Software Documentation, Version Control

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ferrous Technology I: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • More C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
    • Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization: Google Cloud
    • Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Inventory Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts: Google Cloud
    • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
    • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University

    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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