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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

      Skills you'll gain: Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Science

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II)

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Software Versioning, Bitbucket, GitLab, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Data Processing, Emerging Technologies, Python Programming, Arithmetic

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Biology, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      مجموعة أدوات عالم البيانات

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Transformation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Collaborative Software, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Research Design, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Metadata Management, Experimentation, Science and Research, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Spatial Analysis, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Biology, Qualitative Research, Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Research, Social Justice, World History, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Advocacy, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Maintainability, Regression Testing, Test Planning, Software Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Climate Science for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, International Relations, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Trend Analysis, Simulations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Public Administration, Public Policies, Creativity, Experimentation, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Deep Learning with PyTorch : Object Localization

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Cape Town

      Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Planning, Innovation, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera Project Network
    • Manage Your Versions with Git (Part II): Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Data Structures, RSA and Quantum Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • مجموعة أدوات عالم البيانات: Johns Hopkins University
    • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
    • Essential Testing Techniques in Software Development: Board Infinity
    • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
    • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School

    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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