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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Lean Six Sigma

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Quality Control, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Value Engineering, Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Production Process

      4.8
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      783 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Vision, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      482 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Excel Macros, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Processing, Analytics, SQL, Supervised Learning, Accounting and Finance Software, Specialized Accounting

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      564 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Public Works, Transportation Management, Facility Management, Land Management, Operations Management, Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Public Administration, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Issue, Economics, Peer Review, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      794 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace Core Services

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Service Management, Scripting, Automation, Document Management, File Management, Collaborative Software, Configuration Management, Data Sharing, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Planet Earth...and You!

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Database systems

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Information Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Analytics, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Store

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      683 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      JavaScript Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Web Design and Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      933 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Production Process, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Structural Analysis, Leadership, Big Data, Human Machine Interfaces, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design Process, Threat Detection, Network Architecture

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      455 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Graph Analytics for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Design, Big Data, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Management, Data Structures, Query Languages, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

      4.3
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Snowflake

      Snowflake Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Data Integration, SQL, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Time Data, Data Import/Export, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Stored Procedure, Command-Line Interface

      4.8
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Control, Research, Vulnerability, Water Resources, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      692 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Lean Six Sigma: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Accounting Data Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Google Workspace Core Services: Google Cloud
    • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • JavaScript Basics: University of California, Davis
    • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego

    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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