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      Dartmouth College

      Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Electronic Systems, Chemistry, Physics

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      University of California San Diego

      Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MongoDB Inc.

      MongoDB Aggregation Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, MongoDB, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Data Migration, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

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      University of Colorado System

      Advanced Clinical Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Quality, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Electronic Medical Record, Statistical Modeling

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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Data Science Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, R (Software), Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Forecasting, Data Science, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      Sciences Po

      Données et Gouvernance Urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data Governance, Social Sciences, Data Security, Governance, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Political Sciences, Community Development, Economics, Information Privacy, Policy Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Music, Application Development, Multimedia, Computer Programming

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      UiPath

      UiPath Orchestrator and Capstone Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, System Monitoring

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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

    • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
    • Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells: École Polytechnique
    • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
    • MongoDB Aggregation Framework: MongoDB Inc.
    • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
    • Advanced Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Data Science Techniques: Illinois Tech
    • NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks: Packt
    • Données et Gouvernance Urbaine: Sciences Po
    • One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response: Politecnico di Milano

    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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