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      Arizona State University

      Material Jetting and Stereolithography

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Equipment Design, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Prototyping, Research

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Data Analytics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Python Programming, Data Presentation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Analytics, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Data Cleansing, Data Validation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, International Relations, Economic Development, Statistics, Economics, Market Opportunities, Data Analysis, Labor Compliance, Social Studies, Data Quality, Transportation Operations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Analytics en las organizaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Structure

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Laboratory Research, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Data Analysis Software, Product Testing

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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create User Stories in Jira

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Jira (Software), Backlogs, Issue Tracking, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Project Management

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      PepsiCo

      PepsiCo: Water Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Quantitative Research, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Educación sobre cambio climático: energía y huella ecológica

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environment, Environmental Issue, Education and Training, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Mitigation, Student Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design a mobile app interface with Moqups

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, User Flows, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Usability, Design

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Supply And Demand, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Production Process, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Recruitment

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Technical Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Java Classes and Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University
    • Data Analytics with Python: Simplilearn
    • Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons: University of Geneva
    • Analytics en las organizaciones: Universidad de los Andes
    • Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs: Arizona State University
    • Create User Stories in Jira: Coursera Project Network
    • PepsiCo: Water Stewardship: PepsiCo
    • Educación sobre cambio climático: energía y huella ecológica: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Design a mobile app interface with Moqups: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos: Tecnológico de Monterrey

    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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