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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Sales Strategy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Research, New Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Dynamics, Business Development, Chemistry, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Marketing

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Content Creation, Virtual Environment, Image Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Start Writing Prompts like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Human Centered Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      999 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting

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      807 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Laboratory Equipment, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Analysis, Scientific Methods, Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

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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 at Buffalo

      Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Training, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health And Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Environmental Issue, Transportation Operations, Natural Resource Management, Construction, Continuous Monitoring

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Empowerment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Mindfulness

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Governance

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      298 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM UI/UX Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Agile Methodology, User Research, Information Architecture, Usability, Agile Project Management, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Research, Team Performance Management, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Software Development Life Cycle, InVision (Design Software), Prototyping

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Solutions, Organizational Strategy, Generative AI, Innovation, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies, Analysis

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

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Security, Web Development, Cloud Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming

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      University of Alberta

      Software Design and Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, API Design, Object Oriented Design, Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Microservices, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Software Design, Restful API, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), Maintainability, Software Systems, Solution Architecture, JSON, Java

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Drug Development Product Management: University of California San Diego
    • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
    • Start Writing Prompts like a Pro: Google
    • Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI: Microsoft
    • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
    • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
    • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google

    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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