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      University of London

      Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Debugging

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Chemistry

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      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Conflict Management, World History, Research, Social Studies, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Governance

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      University of London

      Working with Objects in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Test Data, Data Validation, Algorithms, Unit Testing, Statistical Programming, Data Structures

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Beer Quality

      Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Food and Beverage, Production Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Management Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices, Biochemistry, Standard Operating Procedure, Risk Control, Safety Assurance, Microbiology, Chemistry, Process Control, Statistical Methods, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Product Testing, Process Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Native, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Back-End Web Development, Android Development, Application Development, UI Components, Application Deployment, Operational Databases, Database Development, Databases, Product Support, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Performance Management, Marketing Strategies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Sustainable Construction Management

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Construction Management, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Stakeholder Engagement, Facility Management, Corporate Sustainability, Building Information Modeling, Project Design, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Project Management, Property Management, HVAC, Environment Health And Safety

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Peer Review, Human Computer Interaction

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      LearnQuest

      Spring Data Repositories

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Databases, Java, Data Access, Restful API, Web Services, Middleware

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Cloud Applications, Game Design, Debugging, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Development, Development Environment, Javascript

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Pharmacology, Kinesiology, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Biology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Machine Learning with PySpark: Customer Churn Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, PySpark, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Apache Spark, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System: University of London
    • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
    • Working with Objects in C++: University of London
    • Beer Quality: University of California, Davis
    • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp
    • Sustainable Construction Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Spring Data Repositories: LearnQuest
    • Microsoft JavaScript Starter Kit: Microsoft

    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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