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      LearnQuest

      Artificial Intelligence Data Fairness and Bias

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Game Theory, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      AI in Sports: The Approach of a Club

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Automation, Personalized Service, Digital Transformation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Technology Strategies, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning, Big Data, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deep Learning, Analytical Skills, Predictive Analytics, Health Technology, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, User Experience, Data Security

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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Real Time Data, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Information Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review, Creativity

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Data Collection, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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      LearnQuest

      Linux Cloud and DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Graphical Tools, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de apps móviles para Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Gradle, Kotlin, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, User Interface (UI), Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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      UiPath

      Control Flow in RPA

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Programming Principles

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

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      LearnKartS

      Complete Git

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Bitbucket, GitHub, Version Control, GitLab, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, CI/CD, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, User Accounts, Devops Tools, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse (Software), File Management, Code Review, Remote Access Systems, Application Lifecycle Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Artificial Intelligence Data Fairness and Bias : LearnQuest
    • AI in Sports: The Approach of a Club: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
    • Exam Prep DP-600: Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer: Whizlabs
    • Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project: Michigan State University
    • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
    • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
    • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introducción al desarrollo de apps móviles para Android: Meta
    • Control Flow in RPA: UiPath

    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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