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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Governance

      4.9
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Diplomatic Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Negotiation, International Relations, Economics, Digital Communications, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Public Relations, Virtual Teams, Media and Communications, Social Media, Crisis Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Logic for Economists

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Matlab, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scripting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      816 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Opportunities, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategies, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Business Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

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      University at Buffalo

      MBSE: Model-Based Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Physics, Applied Mathematics

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Continuous Delivery & DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Support, System Testing, Software Testing

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Quantitative Research, Cryptography, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Environmental Science, Stress Management, Scientific Methods

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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Organ Donation: From Death to Life

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Scientific Methods, Intensive Care Medicine, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Cultural Diversity, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Sensitivity

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Generative Deep Learning with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Graphics, Unsupervised Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Diplomatic Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Logic for Economists: University of Amsterdam
    • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
    • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
    • MBSE: Model-Based Systems Engineering : University at Buffalo
    • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Continuous Delivery & DevOps : University of Virginia
    • Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons: École Polytechnique
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico

    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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