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      University of Cambridge

      Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Case Studies, Information Privacy, Human Centered Design, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Building Web Applications in PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Debugging, Data Validation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Gemini and Vertex AI: Building Intelligent Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Generative AI Agents, Application Deployment, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Software Development Tools, Cloud Platforms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Master HTML5: Build, Apply, and Optimize Web Pages

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Interactive Design, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Content, Application Programming Interface (API), Front-End Web Development, Real Time Data, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Browser Compatibility, Data Storage

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Adapting Your 3D Skills: 3D Animation from Blender to Maya

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Usability, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Control, Hazard Analysis, Case Studies, Vulnerability, Research, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Environmental Monitoring, Spatial Analysis, Social Sciences

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      VMware Automation and Cloud Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, VMware ESX Servers, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Automation, Capacity Management, System Monitoring, Windows PowerShell, Application Lifecycle Management, Scripting, System Support, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      CloverETL: Design, Analyze & Optimize Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Workflow Management, JSON, Fraud detection, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Metadata Management, Process Design, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Anomaly Detection, Data Modeling

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI in Insurance: Automating Claims & Risk Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Insurance, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Underwriting, AI Personalization, Operational Efficiency, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Claims Processing, Personalized Service, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Risk Management, Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Risk Analysis, Business Analytics, Systems Integration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Blueprints – AI & Game System Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Game Design, UI Components, Animation and Game Design, System Testing, Scalability, Development Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Figma Pro Pt. 4: Variables, Tokens & Dev Mode Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Animations, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Software Design, Style Guides, Software Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, USB, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Thermal Management, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Graphical Tools

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone: University of Cambridge
    • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
    • Gemini and Vertex AI: Building Intelligent Applications: Edureka
    • Master HTML5: Build, Apply, and Optimize Web Pages: EDUCBA
    • Adapting Your 3D Skills: 3D Animation from Blender to Maya: Skillshare
    • Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • VMware Automation and Cloud Management: Board Infinity
    • CloverETL: Design, Analyze & Optimize Workflows: EDUCBA
    • GenAI in Insurance: Automating Claims & Risk Mitigation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Unreal Engine Blueprints – AI & Game System Architecture: EDUCBA

    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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