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      EDUCBA

      Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, Computer Programming, File Systems, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Scripting, Operating Systems, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, MySQL, Web Design and Development, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Data Import/Export, Back-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Database Development, File Management, SQL, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Engineering Management

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Mastering Android App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Jetpack, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Datamaps, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Data Structures, Computational Logic

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Automation, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Linux Commands & Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Data Management, Process Management, Software Development, Computer Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Sequences and Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Software Installation, Virtual Environment

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, Security Controls

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Computer Science, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Linux, Computer Architecture

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building GenAI Applications and Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Automation, Generative AI, Application Development, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Restful API, Business Process Automation, Authentications, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP: EDUCBA
    • XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP: EDUCBA
    • Master of Science in Engineering Management: Northeastern University
    • Mastering Android App Development: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling: University of Pittsburgh
    • Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps: EDUCBA
    • Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Linux Commands & Shell Scripting: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Mastering Python Sequences and Strings: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York 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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