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      EDUCBA

      Master Sales Techniques: Build, Persuade, and Succeed

      Skills you'll gain: Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Non-Verbal Communication, Customer Relationship Building, Personal Development, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Time Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology

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      Scrimba

      Learn JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Programming Principles, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Debugging

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      University of Michigan

      Estructuras de datos de Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Data Storage, File Management

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Financial Data, Business Analytics, Data Strategy, Project Design, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Implementation, Data Management, Unstructured Data

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Ingeniería de Tráfico

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Control Systems, Process Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulations, Spatial Analysis

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Community Health

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      University of Minnesota

      Simulation Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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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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      IBM

      Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Apple Hardware proficiency, Peripheral Devices, Security Awareness

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      University of Arizona

      Roman Art and Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Timelines

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la visualización de datos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Human Factors, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Master Sales Techniques: Build, Persuade, and Succeed: EDUCBA
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Rice University
    • Learn JavaScript: Scrimba
    • Estructuras de datos de Python: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Ingeniería de Tráfico: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
    • Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2: IBM

    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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