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      University of Toronto

      GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Respiratory Therapy, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Treatment Planning, Physiology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Modern Meditation: Discover Your Potential, Power & Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Motivation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Relational Databases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, React Redux, Restful API, React.js, Back-End Web Development, Ajax, MongoDB, NoSQL, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Authentications, Cloud Applications, Scalability, JSON, Application Deployment

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness, Research, Curriculum Development

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning

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      Pearson

      Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Seaborn, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods

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      Duke University

      Civic Engagement in American Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Information Systems

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

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

    • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis: University of Toronto
    • Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Modern Meditation: Discover Your Potential, Power & Purpose: Skillshare
    • Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 2: Pearson
    • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Data Science Fundamentals Part 2: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Civic Engagement in American Democracy: Duke University

    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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