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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Research, Environmental Science, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, International Relations, Social Justice

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building a Business Case Template in Power Point

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Planning, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Business Communication, Goal Setting, Financial Statement Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Return On Investment

      4.6
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Foundations of Data Analysis with Pandas and Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.7
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Canva for college students

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Planning, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Design Software, Timelines, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration

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      29 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microservice Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Java Programming, Distributed Computing, Load Balancing, Continuous Deployment, Software Design, Maintainability, Dependency Analysis, Interoperability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Introduction to Engineering Design

      Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Product Engineering, Mechanical Design, Ideation, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Design Specifications, Simulation and Simulation Software, Conceptual Design, Creativity, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Innovation, Analytical Skills, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Programming Principles, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Control Systems, Computer Programming, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data

      4.7
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Building a Blog

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Configuration Management, Python Programming

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Scientific Methods, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Experimentation, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Mathematical Modeling, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, Chemistry, Research, World History

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      34 reviews

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a no-code responsive website with Webflow

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Content Management, Web Design and Development, Web Content, Web Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
    • Building a Business Case Template in Power Point: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Data Analysis with Pandas and Python: Packt
    • Canva for college students: Coursera Project Network
    • Business intelligence and data warehousing: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to Engineering Design : Starweaver
    • Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course: Packt
    • Advanced Django: Building a Blog: Codio
    • Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning: Dartmouth College

    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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