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      DeepLearning.AI

      Building Multimodal Search and RAG

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Unstructured Data

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      Generative AI Applications and Popular Tools

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Splunk Inc.

      Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Data Store, Pivot Tables And Charts, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Installation, Content Management, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Hybrid Cloud Modernizing Applications with Anthos

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Applications, Microservices, Continuous Integration, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Coaching Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, People Development, Empowerment, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Problem Solving, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      ASP.NET Core Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Data Integration, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Web Applications, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Application Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      User Interface Design: Principles, Prototyping, Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Research, Interactive Design, UI Components, User Centered Design, Mockups, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      4.8
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Algebra, Electronic Components, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Calculus, Science and Research, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Derivatives, Securities Trading, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), FinTech, Financial Systems, Banking, Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Commercial Banking, Investments, Futures Exchange, Financial Statements, Risk Modeling, Equities, Market Data

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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Documentation, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Building Multimodal Search and RAG: DeepLearning.AI
    • Generative AI Applications and Popular Tools: Edureka
    • Splunk Knowledge Manager 102: Splunk Inc.
    • Unreal Engine 5 - The Complete Beginner's Course: Packt
    • Hybrid Cloud Modernizing Applications with Anthos: Google Cloud
    • Coaching Skills: Packt
    • ASP.NET Core Foundation: Board Infinity
    • User Interface Design: Principles, Prototyping, Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability: University of Florida

    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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