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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Bioquímica clínica en Veterinaria

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Laboratory Science, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Urinalysis, Specimen Collection, Hematology, Patient Treatment

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Social Media Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Database Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Analytics, Sociology, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Development, Android (Operating System), Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Web Servers, Web Applications, USB, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

      4.2
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Automation, Business Correspondence, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI

      4.5
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Generative AI in Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Strategic Decision-Making, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Copilot, Program Development, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Science of Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Control Systems, Coordination, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Alteryx for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Spatial Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Geographic Information Systems, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Mapping, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas

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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emergence of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anthropology, World History, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Java Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Structures, Data Storage

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Primate Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Environment, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Biology, Sustainable Development, Taxonomy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Certificado: Google Cloud Digital Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Cloud Management, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Serverless Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Data Warehousing, Cost Management, Artificial Intelligence, Encryption, Data Security

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Bioquímica clínica en Veterinaria: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform: University of California San Diego
    • ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
    • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Alteryx for Beginners: Packt
    • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Java Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS

    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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