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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Prompt Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Target Market, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Innovation, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of Cape Town

      Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Programming, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Mitigation, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Management Framework, Emergency Response, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Geospatial Information and Technology, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, System Requirements, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud-Based Integration, Systems Integration, IT Security Architecture, System Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Innovation, Encryption, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Global Marketing, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Price Negotiation, New Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis

      Build toward a degree

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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into AI

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Natural Language Processing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Advanced Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematical Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Workforce Planning, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Production Planning, Investment Management, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ChatGPT + Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Tabletops & Training: Vanderbilt University
    • Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
    • Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language: University of Cape Town
    • Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies: Yonsei University
    • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: EIT Digital
    • Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R: Coursera Project Network
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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