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      Dartmouth College

      Population, Food, and Soil

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Snowflake Schema, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, DevOps, Data Transformation, SQL, Python Programming

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      EIT Digital

      Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Design, Software Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Configuration Management

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      L&T EduTech

      Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Hydrology, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Geostatistics, Water Resources, Production Process, Process Engineering, Hydraulics, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Analytical Testing

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      University of Amsterdam

      Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Physics, Engineering Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Excel Essentials and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Productivity Software

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Statistics in Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Scientific Methods

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Emerging Technologies, Data Centers

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Understanding Fitness Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Adaptability, Human Musculoskeletal System, Goal Setting, Communication, Anatomy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
    • Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: EIT Digital
    • Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production: L&T EduTech
    • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
    • Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Excel Essentials and Beyond: Board Infinity
    • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association

    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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