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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Ressources minérales et transition

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Sustainability Reporting, Resource Utilization, Governance, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, International Relations, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Amazon Web Services

      Planning a Generative AI Project

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Planning, Technology Roadmaps, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Technical Design, Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Descriptive Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Customer Analysis, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization Software

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Industrial Power Systems Analysis and Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electrical Equipment, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Wiring Diagram, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Low Voltage, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Power Electronics, Graph Theory, Differential Equations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Health Informatics, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Analytics, Pharmacology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Process Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Exploratorium

      Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Laboratory Experience, Learning Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Experimentation, Physics, Scientific Methods, Investigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Programming with Golang

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Web Development, Debugging, Software Design, Data Structures, Version Control

      2.4
      Rating, 2.4 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Public Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ressources minérales et transition: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Planning a Generative AI Project: Amazon Web Services
    • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
    • Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Industrial Power Systems Analysis and Stability: L&T EduTech
    • AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications: University of Michigan
    • Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing: L&T EduTech
    • Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers: Exploratorium

    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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