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      Universidad de Palermo

      Felicidad y Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Surveys

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام بايثون وباندا

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Graphing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, Jupyter, Data Literacy, NumPy, Python Programming

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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      MedCerts

      Medical Assisting Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Pathology, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical Records, Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Fundamentals of Database Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Design, Information Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Management

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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Thermal Management, Three-Phase, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Safety and Security

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Cloud Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Continuous Integration, Python Programming, Data Governance, Rust (Programming Language), Unix Commands

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundational Mathematics for AI

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Performance Testing, Software Engineering, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Functional Requirement, Distributed Computing, Databases, Microservices, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Predictive Modeling, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Big Data

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      UiPath

      Automation Business Analysis - Concepts and Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Robotic Process Automation, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Automation, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Automation, Business Process, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Process Mapping

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      85 reviews

      Beginner · 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

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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Research, Neurology, Legal Proceedings

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Felicidad y Políticas Públicas: Universidad de Palermo
    • أساسيات تحليل البيانات باستخدام بايثون وباندا: Coursera Project Network
    • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
    • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Database Systems: Coursera Project Network
    • From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing: L&T EduTech
    • Cloud Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University
    • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Automation Business Analysis - Concepts and Principles: UiPath

    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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