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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedding Sensors and Motors

      Skills you'll gain: Process Control, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Embedded Software, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, Power Electronics, Three-Phase, Medical Equipment and Technology, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Database Systems, SQL, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Design Process

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      LearnKartS

      Effective Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Empathy, Business Communication, Professionalism, Business Correspondence, Teamwork, Virtual Teams, Adaptability

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Introduction to IT Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Communication, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Sales, Sales, Job Analysis, Sales Presentations, Branding, Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Financing Biotech Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Valuation, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentations, Commercial Laws, Investments, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Presentations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Negotiation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Collaboration

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      LearnKartS

      Effective Collaboration & Teamwork Skills for Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Constructive Feedback, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Active Listening, Trustworthiness

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Nutrition Education, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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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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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Medical Diagnosis

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Computer Vision, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Medical Science and Research, Machine Learning, Radiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
    • SQL for Any IT Professional: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS
    • Dell Technologies Introduction to IT Sales: Dell
    • Financing Biotech Innovation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis: University of Toronto
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Effective Collaboration & Teamwork Skills for Professionals: LearnKartS
    • Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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