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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Technical Writing, Technical Support, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build AI Apps with LangChain.js

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Generative AI, Scalability, User Interface (UI), Databases, Maintainability, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON, Git (Version Control System)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Neurology, Maternal Health, Economics, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Validation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Safety Assurance, Environmental Regulations, Accident Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Fire And Life Safety, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Process Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Geospatial Technology for Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Construction, Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, GIS Software, As-Built Drawings, Survey Creation, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva for college students

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Planning, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Design Software, Timelines, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Esports Management Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Branding, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Fundraising, Brand Strategy, Project Design, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Policy Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Security Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Build AI Apps with LangChain.js: Scrimba
    • Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications: University of California, Davis
    • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
    • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
    • Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • Geospatial Technology for Construction : L&T EduTech
    • Canva for college students: Coursera Project Network
    • Esports Management Capstone Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Cybersecurity Policy Foundations: Infosec

    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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