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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Physics, Test Case

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Special Education, Teaching, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity

      4.8
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Medical Imaging, General Medicine

      4.8
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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      How Computers Work

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      568 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Program Design in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Event-Driven Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

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

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      Rice University

      Linear Regression for Business Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Estimation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Statistical Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Quantitative Research, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Semiconductors, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations

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      Peking University

      计算机组成 Computer Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Computational Logic

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science in Real Life

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Management, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Statistics, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Simulations, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution

      4.8
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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

    • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
    • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
    • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
    • Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems: University of Michigan
    • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • How Computers Work: University of London
    • Functional Program Design in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Linear Regression for Business Statistics: Rice University
    • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 计算机组成 Computer Organization: Peking 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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