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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Matlab, Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Plot (Graphics)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Deployment, MongoDB, Web Servers, Web Applications, Application Security, OAuth, Authentications, NoSQL, Software Testing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Animation with JavaScript and jQuery

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Scripting, Scripting Languages, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Animations, User Interface (UI)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Energy and Utilities, Anomaly Detection, Big Data, Geostatistics, Image Analysis, Data Processing, Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Production Process, Natural Resource Management, Physical Science

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Advancing Women in Tech

      The Art & Science of Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Product Management, Team Leadership, Product Management, User Experience Design, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Design, Interviewing Skills, Technical Communication, Deep Learning, Competitive Analysis

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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Arbitration, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Governance

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Primate Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, Risk Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Community Outreach, Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a no-code responsive website with Webflow

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Information Architecture, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Web Development

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Scalability, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Software Architecture, Information Privacy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      .Net平台下的软件开发技术

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, C# (Programming Language), Operating Systems, Database Design, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), System Testing, Database Management, ASP.NET, Databases, Relational Databases, Computer Hardware, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Microsoft Windows, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Fire and Explosion Hazards Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Chemical Engineering, Fire And Life Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Process Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Risk Management, Engineering Calculations, Estimation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Building a Blog

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Cloud Hosting, Application Deployment, PostgreSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Performance Tuning, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Application Security, Database Development, Configuration Management, UI Components, Web Development Tools, User Accounts, Application Performance Management, Python Programming, Scalability, Responsive Web Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB: Universidad Austral
    • Animation with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
    • AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create a no-code responsive website with Webflow: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone: Microsoft
    • .Net平台下的软件开发技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University

    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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