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      University of Science and Technology of China

      高效协作

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Workflow Management, Collaboration, Knowledge Transfer, Process Optimization, Team Oriented, Learning Strategies, Information Management, Technical Communication, Personal Development, Cloud Storage

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      KodeKloud

      Kubernetes Basics for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, Application Deployment, YAML, General Networking, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Radiation Protection, Waste Minimization, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Facility Management, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Environmental Engineering, Safety Assurance, Cost Estimation, Chemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Mathematical Modeling

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Replit and Ghostwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools, Generative AI, Application Development

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      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Interpersonal Communications, Social Justice, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Active Listening, Sustainability Reporting

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Risk Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance Management, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Llama for Python Programmers

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Open Source Technology

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Liderazgo orientado al florecimiento humano

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Resilience, Social Skills, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Optimism, Leadership, Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Physical Therapy, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Anatomy, User Feedback, Rehabilitation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Perform exploratory data analysis on retail data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Customer Analysis, Analytical Skills, Trend Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Jupyter

      4.6
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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

    • 高效协作: University of Science and Technology of China
    • Kubernetes Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
    • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an: The University of Notre Dame
    • Nuclear fuel management: a practical approach: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to Replit and Ghostwriter: Board Infinity
    • ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue: Duke University
    • GenAI for Risk Management Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Llama for Python Programmers: University of Michigan
    • Liderazgo orientado al florecimiento humano: 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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