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      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies

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      Packt

      Retrieval Augmented Generation

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Development Environment, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Human Computer Interaction, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Semantic Web, Software Development Tools, Interactive Data Visualization, Image Analysis, Application Development, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Graph Theory

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arm

      Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Application Frameworks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Algorithms, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to MATLAB Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Code Review, Matlab, LLM Application, Software Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, E-Commerce, Business Analytics, Scatter Plots, Data Processing, Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Pandas (Python Package), Image Quality, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Data-oriented programming, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Linear Algebra, Data Structures

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      Northeastern University

      Application Engineering and Development Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Software Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Development, Unified Modeling Language, UI Components

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Crash Course on Embedded C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Software Installation, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      JavaScript Masterclass - Zero To Job Ready With 10 Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Full-Stack Web Development, JSON, Web Development Tools, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Application Development, Web Applications, Web Development, GitHub, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Event-Driven Programming, Browser Compatibility, Build Tools, User Interface (UI), Debugging, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Khalifa University

      Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Accident Reporting, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Risk Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Management, Engineering

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      Scrimba

      Build Fast Websites with Astro

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, UI Components, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Content Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Routing Protocols, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
    • Retrieval Augmented Generation: Packt
    • Optimizing Generative AI on Arm Processors: Arm
    • Introduction to MATLAB Copilot: MathWorks
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Matplotlib: Python Data Visualization & Wrangling: EDUCBA
    • Advanced Unity Projects: RPG, Level Design & VFX: EDUCBA
    • Application Engineering and Development Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt
    • JavaScript Masterclass - Zero To Job Ready With 10 Projects: Packt

    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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