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      National Taiwan University

      工程圖學 2D CAD

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphical Tools, Engineering Design Process

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Docker Certified Associate (DCA)

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Microservices, Devops Tools, DevOps, Ubuntu, Cloud-Native Computing, Development Environment, CI/CD, Linux Administration, Software Architecture, Enterprise Application Management, Security Controls, Network Model, Data Storage Technologies, Virtualization, Data Management, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

      3.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Matlab and Simulink Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Visualization Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Data Integration, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.1
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Global Public Procurement

      Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Management, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal, Global Marketing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Market Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Applications Across Industries

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management, Hazard Analysis, 3D Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Machine Learning Software, GitHub, Application Programming Interface (API)

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Performance Testing, System Monitoring, Flask (Web Framework)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Software Design Methods and Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Design, Technical Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, JUnit, Systems Design, Data Ethics, Test Automation, Software Architecture, Software Development Methodologies, Dataflow

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Generative Model Architectures

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      3.6
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Age of Jefferson

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Teaching, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Recent Advances in Freeform Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Display Devices, Materials science, Biomedical Technology, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies, Reliability, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 工程圖學 2D CAD: National Taiwan University
    • Docker Certified Associate (DCA): LearnKartS
    • Matlab and Simulink Basics : Starweaver
    • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • GIS Applications Across Industries: University of California, Davis
    • MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face: Duke University
    • Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs: Duke University
    • Software Design Methods and Tools: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Deep Learning: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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