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      Johns Hopkins University

      Big Data Processing Using Hadoop

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, File Management, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      AI Enhancement with Knowledge Graphs - Mastering RAG Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Unstructured Data, Database Management Systems, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      TypeScript Control Structures

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Scripting, Web Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

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      19 reviews

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      Coursera Project Network

      Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Cloud Hosting, Unix Commands, Python Programming

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu primera página web en HTML

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments

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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Learn Python: 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Teradata

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Performance Tuning, Stored Procedure, Transaction Processing, Solution Design, Data Security, SQL, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Management, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Access, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Import/Export, Data Warehousing, System Implementation, Data Processing

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceuticals, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Managing Google Workspace 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Document Management, Data Management, Cloud Storage, User Accounts, Data Import/Export, Event Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Human Machine Interfaces, Scalability, Application Security, Information Privacy

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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Database Management, Creative Design, Data Structures, Scatter Plots, SQL, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Technical Communication, Program Development, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your UX portfolio with Crevado

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Editing, Content Creation, Writing, Content Management Systems

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Big Data Processing Using Hadoop: Johns Hopkins University
    • AI Enhancement with Knowledge Graphs - Mastering RAG Systems: Packt
    • TypeScript Control Structures: Coursera Project Network
    • Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea tu primera página web en HTML: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn Python: 1: Scrimba
    • Teradata: Board Infinity
    • 抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈: Fudan University
    • Managing Google Workspace 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Building Production-Ready Apps with Large Language Models: Coursera Instructor 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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