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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java Programming, Functional Testing

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Documentation, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environment, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Superar el estrés rompiendo mitos

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Mental Health, Personal Development, Crisis Management, Occupational Health, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership

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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Mindfulness para ser más efectivo

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, Stress Management, Resilience, Relationship Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Concentration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Ferrous Technology II

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Production Process, Process Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Python for Researchers

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Environment, Data Structures, Software Testing

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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of New Mexico

      Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos

      Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Development Environment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Modeling, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Application Frameworks, Database Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Ruby on Rails, Relational Databases, Javascript

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      143 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      469 reviews

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Computer Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering KiCAD: Open-Source PCB Design for Beginners: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Superar el estrés rompiendo mitos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Mindfulness para ser más efectivo: UBITS
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Ferrous Technology II: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Introduction to Python for Researchers: Imperial College London
    • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos: 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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