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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Introduction to Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Cryptographic Protocols, E-Commerce, Transaction Processing, Algorithms, Fundraising

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Empowerment, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Student Engagement, Disabilities, Pedagogy, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, MySQL, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Database Design, SQL, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Relational Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create an E-book Cover Using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Creative Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Probability, Statistical Visualization, Histogram

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Documentation, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Heat Maps, Data Structures, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Automation, Decision Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Operating Systems, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Factors, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, File Management, Distributed Computing, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Advancing Women in Tech

      Building Products at Global Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Technical Management, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Program Management, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Technology Roadmaps, Amazon Web Services

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud en FranƧais

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Unstructured Data, Tensorflow, Data Architecture, Apache Airflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Cloud Storage, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Serverless Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Blockchain:Ā Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Create an E-book Cover Using Canva:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales:Ā Universidad de Palermo
    • BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI:Ā University of Washington
    • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers:Ā University of Colorado System
    • Building Products at Global Scale:Ā Advancing Women in Tech

    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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