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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Issues in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy, Data Science, Data Security, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Environmental Policy, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Econometrics, Trend Analysis, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Economics, Surveys, Regression Analysis, Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations

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

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      Arizona State University

      Electrical Characterization: Diodes

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Production Process, Process Validation, Systems Of Measurement, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introducción al HTML5

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Web Content, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Browser Compatibility, Usability, Cloud Hosting, Verification And Validation

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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microservice Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Distributed Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Scalability, Dependency Analysis, Maintainability

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computational Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Network Model, Deep Learning, Computational Thinking, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Introduction to Vertex AI

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      离散数学

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Network Model, Algorithms, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Probability, Logical Reasoning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Interactive Data Visualization, Design, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Software Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Python Programming, Digital Design, Creative Design, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Software Development, Application Development, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Shell Script, Unix Commands, DevOps, Scripting, Systems Administration

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change: University of London
    • Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing: L&T EduTech
    • Electrical Characterization: Diodes: Arizona State University
    • Introducción al HTML5: University of Michigan
    • Microservice Architectures: Vanderbilt University
    • Computational Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Vertex AI : Fractal Analytics
    • 离散数学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan

    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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