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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Storage, Python Programming

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming with Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Linux Servers, File Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

      4.6
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      414 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Machine Learning in Production

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Validation, Feature Engineering, Data Quality, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Monitoring, Data Pipelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, CI/CD, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Database Development, Application Security, Java, Containerization, SQL, Databases, Application Frameworks, NoSQL, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Design

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      程序设计与算法

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Design, C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage, Query Languages, Web Analytics and SEO, Software Engineering, Software Design, Computational Logic

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Inference, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Visualization

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Application Design, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Collaborative Software, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Python Programming, Real Time Data, Data Science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Machine Learning: Duke University
    • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego
    • Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
    • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
    • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Machine Learning in Production: DeepLearning.AI
    • Intermediate Java Development: Spring, Databases, Deployment: SkillUp
    • 程序设计与算法: Peking University
    • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Macquarie 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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