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      University of Pennsylvania

      Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Drug Development, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Economics

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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Classical papers in molecular genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability, Restful API, Front-End Web Development, Server Side, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, jQuery

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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Printing Hardware

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, JSON, YAML, Java, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Java Programming, Application Frameworks, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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      215 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Overview of Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software

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      422 reviews

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Computer Programming

      4.3
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Foundations of Objective-C App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Prototyping, Mobile Development, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Camera and Imaging

      Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Structured Approach to Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Data Analysis, Empathy

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability and the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Environment, Architectural Design, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Economics

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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

    • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania
    • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
    • Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application: Board Infinity
    • Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java: Universidad de los Andes
    • 3D Printing Hardware: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers: LearnQuest
    • Overview of Data Visualization: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest
    • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
    • Camera and Imaging: Columbia 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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