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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Nonprofit Law

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Labor Law, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Climate Change Adaptation, Science and Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      DevOps Complete Course

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Artifactory, Docker (Software), Containerization, Apache Maven, GitHub, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Build Tools, Prometheus (Software), Continuous Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Delivery, Software Development

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded C Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Science and Research

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, System Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, Enterprise Security

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Go Programming Language

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Grafana, Web Services, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, CI/CD, Programming Principles, Systems Architecture, Computer Programming, Program Development, Network Security, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Data Sharing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Clasificación de imágenes: ¿cómo reconocer el contenido de una imagen?

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Testing, Feature Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Change Management

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Nonprofit Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • DevOps Complete Course: Packt
    • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Embedded C Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
    • NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks: Packt
    • Go Programming Language: Edureka

    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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