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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      IA generativa: para além do chatbot

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Google Workspace, Continuous Improvement Process

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Power of Sport in American Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer des maquettes professionnelles avec Moqups

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Wireframing, Web Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Skillshare

      Modern Frontend Web Development: Frameworks & APIs

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Vue.JS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability, Scalability, Web Development, React.js, Angular, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Javascript

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Version Control, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Immersify

      Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Systems, Biology, Vital Signs, Respiration, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Media and Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Empowerment, Resilience, Mentorship, Personal Development, Assertiveness, Coaching, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Empathy, Branding, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Decision Making

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      Crear un Business Model Canvas con Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Collaborative Software, Business Planning, Business Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Process Mapping, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu e-learning pour vos étudiants avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Content Creation

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Alberta

      Becoming Your Best Self at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Mindfulness, Resilience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
    • IA generativa: para além do chatbot: Google Cloud
    • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Créer des maquettes professionnelles avec Moqups: Coursera Project Network
    • Modern Frontend Web Development: Frameworks & APIs: Skillshare
    • Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology: Immersify
    • Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Crear un Business Model Canvas con Miro: 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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