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      Fortinet, Inc.

      Network Security Support Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Performance Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Malware Protection

      4.5
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      모두를 위한 머신 러닝

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Literacy, Data Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Draw an interactive wireframe in Mockplus

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, UI Components, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), User Flows, Usability Testing

      4.7
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Object-Oriented Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles

      4.7
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Debugging

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Determine Shortest Paths Between Routers Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Computer Networking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Network Routers, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, File Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, ChatGPT, Customer experience strategy (CX), Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Typography, User Centered Design, Design Elements And Principles, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms (II)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Microsoft Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, User Feedback, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 365

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Social Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Network Security Support Engineer: Fortinet, Inc.
    • 모두를 위한 머신 러닝: University of London
    • Draw an interactive wireframe in Mockplus: Coursera Project Network
    • Object-Oriented Programming with Java: Universidad de Palermo
    • Data Visualization with Tableau: Board Infinity
    • Advanced JavaScript 1: Objects, Loops, Hoisting: Scrimba
    • Determine Shortest Paths Between Routers Using Python: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Material Design 3 for Beginners: Building UI Systems: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (II): Tsinghua University

    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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