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      EDUCBA

      Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, IT Automation, Linux, User Accounts, File Systems, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, File Management, Performance Tuning, System Programming

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Control Systems, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Processes, Data Sharing, Product Design, Manufacturing Operations

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Foundations of Apache Cassandra Training

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Big Data, NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Virtual Machines, Apache, Analytics, Data Storage, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Management, Data Architecture, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Automation, Software Installation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Gen AI Sales Forecasting and Marketing Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Sales Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Strategies, ChatGPT, Marketing Effectiveness, Sales Enablement, Forecasting, Automation, Analysis, Process Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Relational Databases, Other Programming Languages, Databases, Data Access, Debugging, Programming Principles, Application Development, Secure Coding, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Development, Command-Line Interface, Data Import/Export, File Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Create Your First WordPress Plugin & Build a WordPress Site

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      Packt

      Data Analytics in Excel Using Real-World Examples

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Data Entry, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Quality, Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Forecasting

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      Peking University

      离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Network Analysis, Combinatorics, Programming Principles, Information Technology, Algebra, Computer Science, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Whizlabs

      GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scalability, Serverless Computing, Personally Identifiable Information, System Monitoring, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Real Time Data

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C for Everyone: Structured Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Algorithms, File Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft SQL Servers, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Apache Spark, SQL, Generative AI, Data Governance, Quality Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance: EDUCBA
    • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
    • Foundations of Apache Cassandra Training : Simplilearn
    • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
    • Gen AI Sales Forecasting and Marketing Analysis: Starweaver
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Pearson
    • Create Your First WordPress Plugin & Build a WordPress Site: Packt
    • Data Analytics in Excel Using Real-World Examples: Packt
    • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
    • GCP: Operations, Security, and Case Studies: Whizlabs

    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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