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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

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

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Software Design, Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Collaborative Software, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Application Frameworks, Data Science

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Biotech — From Science to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Business Valuation, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Business, Technology Strategies, Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Value Propositions, Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Research

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      The science of mind and decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Psychiatry

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      EDUCBA

      Develop a Movie Recommendation Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, NumPy, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Respiratory Therapy, Microbiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health, Anatomy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Microfabrication

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Micrometer, Process Flow Diagrams, Product Testing, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Physical Science

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Analizando las Políticas Económicas

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Tax, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Financial Market, Growth Strategies

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      University of the Arts London

      Creative AI: Images and Media

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Aesthetics, Creativity, Graphics Software, Prompt Engineering, Intellectual Property, Data Collection, Photography, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Data Applications and Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Web Scraping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Geospatial Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Testing, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Linux, Programming Principles

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      University of California San Diego

      Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Statistical Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine, Biology, Pharmacology, Algorithms, Infectious Diseases, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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

    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows: IBM
    • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
    • Develop a Movie Recommendation Engine: EDUCBA
    • Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Microfabrication: University of Minnesota
    • Analizando las Políticas Económicas: IE Business School
    • Creative AI: Images and Media : University of the Arts London
    • Advanced Data Applications and Integration: Microsoft

    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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