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      Coursera Project Network

      Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Customer Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integration

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Public History, Social Justice, Lecturing, Education and Training, Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Community Development, Aesthetics, Public Policies, Teaching, Political Sciences, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, Creativity, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability and the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Science, Waste Minimization, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment, Pollution Prevention, Socioeconomics, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Economics, Product Lifecycle Management

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, z/OS, Systems Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Computer Science, Mainframe Technologies, Computational Logic, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming

      4.1
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Mechanization in Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Construction, Facility Management and Maintenance, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Equipment Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Assurance, Architecture and Construction, Plant Operations and Management, Civil Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Machine Controls, Grading (Landscape), Environmental Engineering, Safety and Security, Environment and Resource Management

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, Creative Problem-Solving, Natural Language Processing, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create a high-quality flyer in Adobe Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design, Photo Editing, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Color Matching, File Management

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Goal Setting, Annual Reports, Vendor Management, Project Implementation, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Compliance Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Policy Development, Contract Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Open Source LLMOps Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Open Source Technology, Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Application Deployment, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Rust (Programming Language), Browser Compatibility, Machine Learning

      4.8
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Project Development in Python

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Technical Communication, Solution Design, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Portfolio Management, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Apache Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Performance Tuning, Apache Spark, Real Time Data, Apache, System Monitoring, Data Integration, Security Controls, Metadata Management, Systems Integration, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Network Monitoring

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Governance and Management of IT

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Management, Cloud Management, Risk Analysis, Governance, Business Risk Management, Resource Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Quality Assurance, Compliance Management, Technology Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Auditing, Business Intelligence

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Qlik Sense for Beginners: Analyze and Visualize Data: Coursera Project Network
    • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
    • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics: IBM
    • Mechanization in Construction: L&T EduTech
    • GenAI for Everyone: Coursera Instructor Network
    • How to create a high-quality flyer in Adobe Photoshop: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies: Arizona State University
    • Open Source LLMOps Solutions: Duke University
    • Project Development in Python: Microsoft

    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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