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      Google Cloud

      Google Workspace Security 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Single Sign-On (SSO), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Google Workspace, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Application Security, Security Management, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn Accessible Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Semantic Web

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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Intro to Mistral AI

      Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, JavaScript Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Application Development, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Databases

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Systems Administration, Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

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      4.6
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Regression Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Java Data Access - SQL Primer

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Database Management, Query Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      The Making of Modern Ukraine

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Governance

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced Topics in ASP.NET Core Development

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Web Applications, Web Development, Microservices, Secure Coding, Single Sign-On (SSO), Performance Tuning, Identity and Access Management, Full-Stack Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Application Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Application Performance Management, Real Time Data

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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Financiamiento en proyectos de infraestructura sostenible 

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Economic Development, Feasibility Studies, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Loans, Finance, International Finance, Due Diligence

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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Working With Children, Human Development, Human Learning, Adult Education, Professional Development, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Animations, Debugging, Scripting Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Power System Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Low Voltage, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Google Workspace Security 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Learn Accessible Web Design: Scrimba
    • Intro to Mistral AI: Scrimba
    • Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • Regression Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Java Data Access - SQL Primer: LearnQuest
    • The Making of Modern Ukraine: Yale University
    • Advanced Topics in ASP.NET Core Development: EDUCBA
    • Financiamiento en proyectos de infraestructura sostenible : Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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