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      Indian Institute of Science

      Micro Electromechanical Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing, 3D Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Geodesign: Change Your World

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Community Development, Collaborative Software, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Innovation, Growth Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Natural Gas Production and Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Safety Assurance, Equipment Design, Environmental Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Engineering Calculations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Infosec

      Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Network Analysis, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      P

      Packt

      Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Deployment, Authentications, Cloud API, User Accounts, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, Software Testing, Software Development, Database Development, Continuous Integration

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      From Data To Decision With AI

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Input Filter Design

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Equipment, Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Jupyter, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Scientific Visualization

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      IBM

      Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Agile Project Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Restful API, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Postman API Platform

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Market Trend, Content Creation, TikTok, Drive Engagement, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, Automation, Creativity, Analytics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Data Visualization with R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Mapping, Animations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Micro Electromechanical Systems: Indian Institute of Science
    • Geodesign: Change Your World: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Natural Gas Production and Processing: L&T EduTech
    • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
    • Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI: Packt
    • From Data To Decision With AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Input Filter Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network
    • Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile: IBM

    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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