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      Stanford University

      Cryptography I

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Visualization with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Heat Maps, Box Plots, Python Programming

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cybersecurity for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Political Sciences

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Trigonometry

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Web Scraping, Statistical Modeling, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning Methods, Data Collection, GitHub

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Science Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Proposal Development, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Tree Maps, Requirements Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Storyboarding

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Metadata Management, Community Health, Data Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, File Management, Network Analysis, Data Modeling

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Research, Mobile Development, Data Ethics, Research Design, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Information Privacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Citizenship and the Rule of Law

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Legal Proceedings, Case Law, International Relations, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Governance

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

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Big Data, Software Design, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Distributed Computing, Computer Programming, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Performance Tuning, Algorithms

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Cryptography I: Stanford University
    • Data Visualization with Python: IBM
    • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Applied Data Science Capstone: IBM
    • Data Science Challenge: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
    • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
    • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke 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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