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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
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      Hands-on Text Mining and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Java, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Python Packages for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Docker (Software), Containerization, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments

      4.7
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      C#程序设计

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Java, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Database Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), User Interface (UI), Network Model, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      American History Through Baseball

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Anthropology, Business Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, Market Opportunities, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Trend Analysis, Political Sciences

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arm

      Advanced Armv8-M Features

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Microarchitecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Application Security, System Programming, Security Engineering, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Ceramics and Composites

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science

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      44 reviews

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      Lund University

      Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Laboratory Equipment, Radiation Protection, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Electronic Systems, Equipment Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Innovation, Growth Strategies

      4.7
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      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Drive

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Generative AI, File Management, Document Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Git Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
    • Hands-on Text Mining and Analytics: Yonsei University
    • Python Packages for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service: Microsoft
    • Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging: University of Michigan
    • C#程序设计: Peking University
    • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Armv8-M Features: Arm
    • Ceramics and Composites: Arizona State University
    • Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC): Lund University

    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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