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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      تحقيق السعادة في بيئة العمل | Achieving Happiness at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Employee Engagement, Positivity, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Productivity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Web Development for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Version Control, Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Applications, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Authentications, Computer Security, Network Security, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Firewall, Cyber Security Strategy, TCP/IP, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Mapping, Typography, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Synthesis, Data Compilation, Data Processing, Quantitative Research, Design, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Image Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Medical Terminology, Medical Prescription, Pathology, Conflict Management, Pharmacist Assistance, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Pharmacy Operations, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Anatomy, Time Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Relationship Building, Nutrition and Diet, Biology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Cloud-Native Computing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, Behavior-Driven Development, CI/CD, Code Review, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Agile Methodology, Organizational Structure

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Innovation, Productivity, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Ethics, Personal Development, Prompt Engineering, Culture Transformation, Human Machine Interfaces, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Problem Solving, Risk Management Framework

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Communication, Presentations, Writing, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Editing

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, Package and Software Management, Docker (Software), Open Source Technology, CI/CD, Containerization, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, GitHub, Software Development, Collaborative Software, Development Environment, Bioinformatics, Test Automation, Git (Version Control System), Data Sharing, Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Research, Agile Software Development, Product Improvement, Persona Development, User Centered Design, Innovation, Storytelling, Software Development, Product Management, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      IA para el rendimiento y entrenamiento de jugadores

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Advanced Analytics, People Analytics, Rehabilitation, Real Time Data, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Technology Solutions, Process Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Talent Recruitment, Data Collection, Goal Setting, Virtual Reality, Physical Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Open Mindset, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Neurology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • تحقيق السعادة في بيئة العمل | Achieving Happiness at Work: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Web Development for Beginners: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
    • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis: University of Toronto
    • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Introduction to DevOps: IBM
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia

    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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