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      Northwestern University

      Luther and the West

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Demand Forecasting Using Time Series

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Matplotlib, Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Supply Chain, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning, Python Programming

      3.4
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Objective-C (Programming Language), Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Servers, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      H2O.ai

      Large Language Models

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Collaborative Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Training Programs, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Program Evaluation, Business Logic, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Processing, Data Transformation, Verification And Validation

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Software Development Process

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, COBOL (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Systems Development, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Test Planning

      4.3
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Workforce Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Content Creation, Natural Language Processing, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Principles and Technologies of 5G Mobile Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Network Planning And Design, Telecommunications, Cloud Engineering, Network Performance Management, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Time Data

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse

      Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Rmarkdown, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Statistical Reporting, Data Integration, Communication

      4.2
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      KodeKloud

      Git Basics for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Linux, Open Source Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Seaweeds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Natural Resource Management, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Manufacturing and Production, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
    • Demand Forecasting Using Time Series: LearnQuest
    • Protecting Business Innovations via Strategy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Toward the Future of iOS Development with Swift: University of California, Irvine
    • Large Language Models: H2O.ai
    • IBM COBOL Software Development Process: IBM
    • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Principles and Technologies of 5G Mobile Networks: LearnQuest
    • Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse: 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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