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      Microsoft

      Extract, Transform and Load Data in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Power BI, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Storage Technologies, Business Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Python Features and Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023

      Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, User Accounts, Linux Commands, Network Monitoring, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Unix, Ubuntu, Unix Commands, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, File Management, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      RESTful API with Express

      Skills you'll gain: API Design, Data Store, Routing Protocols, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Blueprints – Visual Scripting for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, UI Components, Scripting, Performance Testing, System Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, No-Code Development, Virtual Environment, Scalability, Development Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Prototyping

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XML Foundations and Styling for Modern Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Data Validation, Data Mapping, Verification And Validation, Data Sharing, Javascript, Document Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Technical Documentation, Interoperability, Maintainability, Data Integrity, Information Architecture, Software Documentation, Data Management, Scripting, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      JavaScript Essentials: From Basics to DOM

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Web Design and Development, Scripting, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Development Environment

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Financial Forecasting, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, General Finance, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Auditing, Financial Planning, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Optimiza el desarrollo de apps con Gemini Code Assist

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Debugging, Code Review, Software Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Unit Testing, Application Development, Maintainability, Technical Documentation, Software Testing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Extract, Transform and Load Data in Power BI: Microsoft
    • Advanced Python Features and Functions: Packt
    • Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023: Packt
    • RESTful API with Express: Packt
    • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Unreal Engine Blueprints – Visual Scripting for Games: EDUCBA
    • XML Foundations and Styling for Modern Web Developers: EDUCBA
    • JavaScript Essentials: From Basics to DOM: Packt
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System

    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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