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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychedelic Science and Medicine

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Synthesis, Test Data, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Integrity, Information Privacy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Presentations, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Assertiveness, Branding, Empathy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Insights of Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Software Installation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Python Development Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Serverless Computing, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Generative AI, Code Review, Application Deployment, Maintainability, Data Structures

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Create Beautiful Imagery with Midjourney AI

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Generative AI, Content Creation, Editing, Multimedia, User Accounts

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Fundamentos de la visualización de datos con Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Tree Maps, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Software Installation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Facial Expression Recognition with PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Technical Consulting, Cost Estimation

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      Meta

      Working with Data in iOS

      Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Restful API, JSON, Swift Programming, API Design, Mobile Development, Database Application, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Replit and Ghostwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Productivity, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, File Management, Computer Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, ChatGPT, Human Factors (Security), OpenAI, Data Ethics, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Insights of Power BI: Fractal Analytics
    • Advanced Python Development Techniques: Microsoft
    • Create Beautiful Imagery with Midjourney AI: Packt
    • Fundamentos de la visualización de datos con Tableau: Universidad Austral
    • Facial Expression Recognition with PyTorch : Coursera Project Network
    • Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Working with Data in iOS: Meta

    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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