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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      React Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming

      4.3
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Smart Solid Waste Management

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Construction, Radiation Protection, Thermal Management, Environmental Resource Management, Process Engineering, Construction Management, Safety Assurance, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Transportation Operations, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Engineering

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Deep Learning Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA

      Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Scala Programming, Build Tools, Software Installation

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Formwork System

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Building Information Modeling, Cost Estimation, Construction Estimating, Structural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Construction, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Safety Assurance, Engineering Calculations

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Using Sensors With Your Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Technical Design, Data Science, Embedded Software, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Real Time Data, Data Quality

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      SQL Mathematical Functions

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Database Systems

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Análisis de texto en archivos con Azure cognitive search

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Processing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Database Development, Data Storage Technologies, Unstructured Data, Application Development, Web Applications

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      22 reviews

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      LearnQuest

      Blockchain Architecture - Intermediate Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Blockchain, Governance, Application Security, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Solution Architecture, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Network Security, Data Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Developments of structural dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Structural Analysis, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Differential Equations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression: Dartmouth College
    • React Fundamentals: Board Infinity
    • Smart Solid Waste Management: L&T EduTech
    • GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Deep Learning Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
    • Configuring for Scala with IntelliJ IDEA: Coursera Project Network
    • Design of Formwork System: L&T EduTech
    • Using Sensors With Your Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
    • SQL Mathematical Functions: Coursera Project Network
    • Análisis de texto en archivos con Azure cognitive search: Coursera Project Network

    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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