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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Scalability, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Predictive Modeling, Microservices, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Test Case, Software Engineering, Application Performance Management, Data Store

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Electric Vehicle Sensors

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Torque (Physics), Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, Electronics, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Semiconductors, Test Equipment, Thermal Management, Design Specifications

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Telecommunications, Matlab, High Voltage, Three-Phase, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Design

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Manipulation, Histogram

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, Pseudocode, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Server Side, Scalability

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Productividad Empresarial con IA: ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Natural Language Processing, Content Creation

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      Microsoft

      Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Generative AI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Data Analysis, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Data Analytics with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Processing, Data Structures, NumPy, Programming Principles, Business Analysis, Databases, Accounting, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning

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      Arizona State University

      Phase Diagrams

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Analysis, Thermal Management, Process Control

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Project

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, General Networking

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
    • Electric Vehicle Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Design of Transmission Line: Modelling and Performance: L&T EduTech
    • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Microsoft
    • Productividad Empresarial con IA: ChatGPT: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Unlock the Power of Data with Power BI: Microsoft
    • Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career: SkillUp
    • Accounting Data Analytics with Python: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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