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      Edureka

      Rust Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, System Programming, Debugging, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures

      3.2
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Heat Maps, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity, Emerging Technologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a pitch deck with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Austral

      Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Mobile Multiplataforma con Nativescript, Angular y Redux

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, React Redux, iOS Development, Continuous Integration, Apple iOS, Test Automation, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, CI/CD, Angular, Android Studio, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Animations

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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Introduction to AI

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Science, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Data Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Human Decision Making and its Biases

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Algorithms, Probability

      4.9
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

      4.4
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      IoT Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, System Implementation, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring

      4.7
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Resolución de problemas por búsqueda

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Problem Management, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Algorithms, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Rust Programming Essentials: Edureka
    • GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Mobile Multiplataforma con Nativescript, Angular y Redux: Universidad Austral
    • Introduction to AI: Arm
    • Human Decision Making and its Biases: Fractal Analytics
    • Programação para todos (Conceitos básicos de Python): University of Michigan
    • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
    • IoT Cloud: 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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