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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Research, Presentations, Growth Strategies, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, World History, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Global Marketing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Banking, Growth Strategies

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      201 reviews

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      Imperial College London

      Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Patient Evaluation, Health Informatics, Tableau Software, Information Management, Analytics, Health Technology, Data Management, Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Telehealth, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Big Data

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      L&T EduTech

      Heavy Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Plant Operations and Management, Hydraulics, Manufacturing Operations, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Manufacturing Standards, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Internet Of Things, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Practices

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      Duke University

      Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Decision Support Systems, Data Integrity

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Data Science with Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Security, Data Synthesis, Anomaly Detection, Simulations, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

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      McMaster University

      Finance For Everyone: Value

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Investments, Business Valuation, Financial Data, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Case Studies

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

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      LearnQuest

      Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Game Theory, Predictive Modeling

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      312 reviews

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Electrical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environment

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sports Turf Management: Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Grading (Landscape), Land Management, Property Maintenance, Facility Management and Maintenance, Environment and Resource Management, Safety Standards, Hydrology, Environmental Issue

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Nonprofit Law

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Labor Law, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure

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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer-Aided Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Evaluation of Digital Health Interventions: Imperial College London
    • Heavy Manufacturing: L&T EduTech
    • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
    • Generative AI for Data Science with Copilot: Microsoft
    • Finance For Everyone: Value: McMaster University
    • Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action: LearnQuest
    • EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Sports Turf Management: Best Practices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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