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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Debugging

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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Postman Tutorial: Getting Started with API Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Restful API, Development Environment, Collaborative Software, Web Development Tools, JSON, Data Import/Export, Authentications

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Green Building Assessment & Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Waste Minimization, Project Management, Environment and Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Architectural Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Introduction to FastAPI framework

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Software Documentation, Web Applications, JSON, Application Development, Server Side, Program Development, Test Tools, Python Programming, Data Validation

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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Business intelligence and data warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Business Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, SQL, Data Transformation

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      100 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Алгоритмы, часть I

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis, Simulations

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Product Family Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Android graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Reality, Linear Algebra

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Types of Vaccine

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Biology, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      HTML for Beginners: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Engineering, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Water Resources, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 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

    • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
    • Postman Tutorial: Getting Started with API Testing: Packt
    • Green Building Assessment & Certification: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to FastAPI framework: Duke University
    • Business intelligence and data warehousing: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Алгоритмы, часть I: Princeton University
    • Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments: Coursera Project Network
    • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Android graphics: Imperial College London
    • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London

    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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