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      KodeKloud

      Python for the Absolute Beginner

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      A starter’s guide to Open Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Educational Materials, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Education and Training, Peer Review, Data Ethics, Data Access, Metadata Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistics, Data Quality, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp EdTech

      React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, React Redux, Application Development, Apple iOS, React.js, Cross Platform Development, Android (Operating System), Development Environment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Development, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Data Storage Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Writing Java Application Code

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Application Deployment, Java Programming, Mobile Development, Application Development, Web Applications, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Command-Line Interface

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Negotiation, Scaled Agile Framework, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Prioritization, Conflict Management, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Agile Methodology, Scope Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Controls, Problem Solving

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      软件工程

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Development, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Unified Modeling Language

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Continuous Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Development, Build Tools, Secure Coding, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, GitHub, Configuration Management, Development Testing, Release Management, Application Security, Version Control, Automation

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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Identity and Access Management (IAM)

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Epic Games

      User Experience in Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, Video Game Development, User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Interaction Design, Unreal Engine, Prototyping

      4.1
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Natural Gas Production and Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Production Process, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Equipment Design, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Safety and Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Metadata Management, Data Analysis Software, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Data Analysis, Other Programming Languages, Data Processing, Data Integration, Research, Research Design, Spatial Analysis, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Big Data, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Data Quality, Exploratory Data 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Python for the Absolute Beginner: KodeKloud
    • A starter’s guide to Open Science: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R: Coursera Project Network
    • React Native: Developing Android and iOS Apps: SkillUp EdTech
    • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
    • Agile Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • 软件工程: Peking University
    • Continuous Integration: University of California, Davis
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Packt
    • User Experience in Game Design: Epic Games

    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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