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      L&T EduTech

      Construction of Precast System

      Skills you'll gain: Shop Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Construction Inspection, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Construction, Manufacturing Processes, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering Practices, Building Codes, Engineering Tolerance, Product Testing, Engineering Calculations

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Statistics and Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Import/Export, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Plot (Graphics), Statistics, Data Manipulation, Analysis, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Science, World History, Life Sciences, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Physics, Instructing, Creativity, Economics, Storytelling, Biology, Music

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Apache Kafka - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, System Monitoring, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Configuration Management

      3.5
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Deep Learning with Real-World Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Linear Algebra, Artificial Neural Networks, NumPy, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Seaborn, Pandas (Python Package), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Jupyter, Machine Learning Methods, Data Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Scrimba

      Learn Python: 3

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, File Management, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Design Thinking for Data Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Brainstorming, User Experience, Innovation, Usability Testing, Data Synthesis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Workflow Automation using Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Business Process Automation, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Blogs, Process Optimization, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Content, Application Programming Interface (API), Content Creation, Business Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Practices in Metro Rails

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Structural Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Safety Assurance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Control Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Engineering, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Algorithms, Reliability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

      Rebo-binario

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Creative Thinking, Computer Programming, Critical Thinking, Willingness To Learn, Debugging, Creative Problem-Solving, Independent Thinking, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Security, Web Content, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Information Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Construction of Precast System: L&T EduTech
    • Statistics and Data Analysis with R: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action): Yale University
    • Apache Kafka - An Introduction: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Deep Learning with Real-World Projects: Packt
    • Learn Python: 3: Scrimba
    • Design Thinking for Data Professionals: Fractal Analytics
    • Workflow Automation using Generative AI: Simplilearn
    • Construction Practices in Metro Rails: L&T EduTech
    • The Road to Autonomy: Exploring EV Technologies: 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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