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      University of Colorado System

      SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Functional Requirement, Unified Modeling Language, User Requirements Documents, Software Documentation, Systems Design, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Software Visualization, Technical Documentation, Software Design, Data Modeling, Dataflow

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Drawings, Technical Drawing, Conceptual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychedelic Science and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Psychology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Clinical Research, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Culture, Science and Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Follow a Machine Learning Workflow

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Workflow Management, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Business Process, Machine Learning, Technical Communication, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Process Management, Project Implementation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Application Deployment

      4.8
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Optimizing Machine Learning Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Business Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Maintainability, Business Planning, Team Building, Systems Integration, Risk Mitigation, Performance Metric, Stakeholder Communications

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Thermal Management, Laboratory Testing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Business Architecture, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Business Process, Environment and Resource Management, Performance Measurement, Community Development, Value Propositions, Financial Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      #talkmentalillness

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Telehealth, Research

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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Toma de decisiones y gobernanza del riesgo de desastres

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Operational Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Governance, Project Finance, Disaster Recovery, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Decision Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Economic Development, Prioritization, Public Policies

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
    • Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process: Arizona State University
    • Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
    • Follow a Machine Learning Workflow: CertNexus
    • Optimizing Machine Learning Performance: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Arizona State University
    • Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Toma de decisiones y gobernanza del riesgo de desastres: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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