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      Packt

      Mastering MongoDB 7.0

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Security, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, System Monitoring, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Encryption, Data Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Regression Analysis for Statistics & Machine Learning in R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, R Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Tidyverse (R Package), Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Statistical Methods, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Rust Axum Greedy Coin Microservice

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Microservices, Rust (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Application Frameworks, Restful API, Algorithms

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Building Design, Construction Management, Engineering Calculations, Finite Element Methods

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      App Dev: Setting up a Development Environment - Python

      Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Remote Access Systems, Verification And Validation

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Resilience & Leadership: Design, Development, & Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Change Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vulnerability, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Simple Parallel Coordinates Plot using d3 js

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Javascript, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      CSS UI Effects: Shadows, Gradients & Animations

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Usability, Animations, Web Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      AI Sales Calling with Vapi: Automated SAAS Demo Scheduler

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Outbound Calls, Application Programming Interface (API), Booking (Sales), API Gateway, Setting Appointments, Inside Sales, Sales Development, Sales Pipelines, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Automation, Technical Sales, Automation, AI Personalization, Scripting, Scheduling

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      UBITS

      Desarrollo profesional y liderazgo

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Culture Transformation, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Attributes, Brand Awareness, Positivity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      تصميم نموذج أولي للألعاب باستخدام Figma:تصميم لعبة TicTacToe

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Game Design, Prototyping, Mockups, UI Components, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Java APIs to sort and search a collection of data

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures, Debugging

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Mastering MongoDB 7.0: Packt
    • Regression Analysis for Statistics & Machine Learning in R: Packt
    • Rust Axum Greedy Coin Microservice: Duke University
    • Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns : L&T EduTech
    • App Dev: Setting up a Development Environment - Python: Google Cloud
    • Resilience & Leadership: Design, Development, & Integration: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Simple Parallel Coordinates Plot using d3 js: Coursera Project Network
    • CSS UI Effects: Shadows, Gradients & Animations: Scrimba
    • AI Sales Calling with Vapi: Automated SAAS Demo Scheduler: Coursera Project Network
    • Desarrollo profesional y liderazgo: UBITS

    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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