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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

      Intro to NumPy

      Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Scientific Visualization, Jupyter, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Failure Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Process Capability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, HTML and CSS, Verification And Validation, Semantic Web, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Development Testing, Data Validation, Design Strategies, User Interface (UI) Design

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Ideation, Solution Design, Simulations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      PyMongo - Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Databases, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Workers Compensation, Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, 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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      Coursera

      Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Business Reporting, Performance Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Database Development, Analytical Skills, Data Transformation, Business Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Architectural Design, Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Marketing, Game Design, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Experimentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies IT Sales Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Job Analysis, Data Centers, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Solution Design, Branding, Negotiation, Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Digital Content

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      UiPath

      UiPath Automation Developer Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Integration, Integration Testing, Data Structures, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Crash Course on Embedded C Programming: Packt
    • Intro to NumPy: Packt
    • Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering: Northeastern University
    • Master of Engineering in Engineering Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College: EDUCBA
    • Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner: Google
    • PyMongo - Advanced : EDUCBA
    • Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering: Khalifa University
    • Putting SQL to Work: The TechMart Challenge: Coursera
    • Creativity In Business and Other Disciplines: University of Pennsylvania

    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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