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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Virtualization, Load Balancing, Data Centers, Terraform, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Blockchain, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, Cryptography, Education and Training, Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Simulations, Equipment Design, Matlab, Electronic Systems, Technical Design, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Automation

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      Microsoft

      Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, GitHub, Debugging, HTML and CSS

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Target Market, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Innovation, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Interviewing Skills

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Modeling, Ggplot2

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      LearnQuest

      The Java Language

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Computer Programming, Data Structures, JSON, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Governance, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Economic Development, Political Sciences, World History, Demography, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics, Qualitative Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cloud API, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Javascript

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      University of London

      Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Debugging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Validation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Visualization, Python Programming

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
    • Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Developing with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft
    • Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression: Coursera Project Network
    • The Java Language: LearnQuest
    • JavaScript Interview Prep: Real Coding Questions & Solutions: Scrimba
    • Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado: Sciences Po
    • Build a Website using an API with HTML, JavaScript, and JSON: Coursera Project Network

    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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