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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Respiratory Therapy, 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 Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Electronic Components, Simulations, Control Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Scripting

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      University of California San Diego

      Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular Biology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Structures

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Western Australia

      Gender Equality

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Sociology, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Media and Communications, Research

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      Duke University

      Impact Investment Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Business Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Interactivity with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Validation

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      Microsoft

      Harnessing the Power of Data with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft 365

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Succession Planning, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Business Writing, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Productivity Software, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing

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      Immersify

      Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Healthcare Ethics, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medical Emergency, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Departments, Respiratory Care, Pathology, Acute Care, Patient Safety, Hospice, Emergency Response, Infection Control, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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      University of Minnesota

      Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Data Management for Clinical Research

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Capture, Clinical Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance

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

    • Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
    • Gender Equality: University of Western Australia
    • Impact Investment Finance: Duke University
    • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan
    • Harnessing the Power of Data with Power BI: Microsoft
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Every Second Counts: Advanced and Emergency Clinical Skills : Immersify

    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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