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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Mathematical Modeling, Data Transformation, Computational Logic, Operational Efficiency, Performance Tuning, Business Logic, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arm

      Introduction to Microprocessors

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Embedded Systems, Data Storage, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C# (Programming Language)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Software Development Practices

      Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Code Review, Debugging, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Cell Biology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      API Testing a real web application via Postman

      Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Authentications, Web Development Tools, Application Security

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Python for Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Forecasting

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Systems Integration, Reliability, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Functional Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Data Analysis Software, Medical Science and Research, Analysis, Life Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
    • 离散优化算法篇 Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
    • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
    • IBM COBOL Software Development Practices: IBM
    • Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis: MathWorks
    • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows: Tel Aviv University
    • API Testing a real web application via Postman: Coursera Project Network
    • Python for Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems: Starweaver

    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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