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      Heriot-Watt University

      Learn Java Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Algorithms, Computational Logic

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      Vanderbilt University

      Scalable Microservices for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Distributed Computing, Application Security

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Performance Tuning

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      Pearson

      Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Technical Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Program Management, Project Controls, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Business Acumen, Organizational Structure, Portfolio Management, Decision Making, Change Management

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      University of Colorado System

      DDoS Attacks and Defenses

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Security Engineering, Network Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Code Review, Network Routing, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things

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      H2O.ai

      Practical Machine Learning on H2O

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in the Aerospace Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Automation, Leadership, Human Machine Interfaces, Digital Transformation, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Simulation Software, Quality Assurance

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      L&T EduTech

      Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Telecommunications, Matlab, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Yale University

      Connected Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity and the X-Factor

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Security Strategy, Employee Training, Insurance

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      University of Michigan

      Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra

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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

    • Learn Java Programming: Heriot-Watt University
    • Scalable Microservices for Developers: Vanderbilt University
    • Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático: Universidad de los Andes
    • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2: Pearson
    • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
    • Practical Machine Learning on H2O: H2O.ai
    • Digitalisation in the Aerospace Industry: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
    • Connected Leadership: Yale University
    • Cybersecurity and the X-Factor: Kennesaw State University

    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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