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      IBM

      IBM RAG and Agentic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Tool Calling, LangGraph, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Semantic Web, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Software Development

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      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini FX: Model, Animate & Optimize 3D Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animations, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Scripting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, File Management, Computer Science

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python Case Study - Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Python Programming, Scripting, Algorithms, Data Integrity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Motion Graphics, User Experience, Adobe XD, No-Code Development, Wireframing, Prototyping, Style Guides, Animations, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Business Modeling, Environmental Science, Waste Minimization, Drive Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Policy, Business Analysis, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Policy Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      User Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Experience, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ideation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Qualitative Research, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Docs - Deutsch

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, Productivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      AI with Python: Apply & Implement ML Models

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Feature Engineering, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Matplotlib, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Caltech

      The Evolving Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Build Interactive Game Levels

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Game Design, Debugging, Interactive Design, 3D Assets, Scripting, Animations, Design Strategies, Timelines

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Workflow Management, Data Ethics, Supervised Learning, Data Validation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • IBM RAG and Agentic AI: IBM
    • Houdini FX: Model, Animate & Optimize 3D Workflows: EDUCBA
    • Object-Oriented Python: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
    • Python Case Study - Cryptography: EDUCBA
    • Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design: Skillshare
    • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
    • User Interface Design: University of Minnesota
    • Gemini in Google Docs - Deutsch: Google Cloud
    • AI with Python: Apply & Implement ML Models: EDUCBA
    • The Evolving Universe: Caltech

    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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