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      Board Infinity

      Iteration Planning and PI in Scaled Agile Framework

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Database Systems, Blockchain, Maintainability, Big Data, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, System Monitoring

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      87 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cognición encarnada

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Neurology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Creative Thinking, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Design Thinking, Problem Solving, Project Controls, Leadership and Management, Innovation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 1: Fundamentos de la electrónica analógica

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

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      144 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pathology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming

      4.5
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Integración y preparación de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Compilation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, File Systems, Computer Programming

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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Driven Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Learn to Code with Ruby

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Unit Testing, Ruby on Rails, Software Design, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Testing, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Scripting, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, Web Development

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Iteration Planning and PI in Scaled Agile Framework: Board Infinity
    • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cognición encarnada: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 1: Fundamentos de la electrónica analógica: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network: Coursera Project Network
    • Integración y preparación de datos: Universidad de los Andes
    • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College

    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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