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      University of London

      Introduction to Meteor.js Development

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Authentications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Software Installation

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Interactive Brokers

      ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Services, Investment Management, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Data Science, Risk Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in the Aerospace Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Cyber Engineering, Digital Transformation, Robotic Process Automation, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Product Lifecycle Management, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      268 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Campus BBVA

      Data & Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Crisis Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Data Processing, Security Awareness, Anomaly Detection, Data Science, Data Analysis, Authentications, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Inventory Management

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

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Local Area Networks, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Aprende a programar con Python

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Database Management, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Design, SQL, Debugging, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Installation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Network Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Architectural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Coordination, Autodesk, Structural Engineering, As-Built Drawings, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, Collaborative Software, 3D Modeling, Facility Management

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Introduction to Meteor.js Development : University of London
    • Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
    • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
    • Digitalisation in the Aerospace Industry: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
    • Data & Cybersecurity: Campus BBVA
    • Inventory Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms: University of Colorado System
    • Aprende a programar con Python: Universidad Austral

    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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