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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      機器學習技法 (Machine Learning Techniques)

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors for a Carbon Free World

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Plant Operations and Management, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management

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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Technical Communication, Data Collection

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Fundamentals of Sensors

      Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Medical Devices, Internet Of Things, Electronic Components, Materials science, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing Processes

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Building, People Development, Collaboration, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Goal Setting

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      Scrimba

      Build AI Apps with LangChain.js

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Scalability, User Interface (UI), Databases, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, Data Storage

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Geospatial Technology for Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Construction, Construction Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, GIS Software, As-Built Drawings, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, 3D Modeling, Data Import/Export

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, Art History, European History, World History, Research, Investigation, Social Sciences, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Storytelling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Python Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, IT Automation, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming

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      University of Minnesota

      Simulation Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Statistical Analysis

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • 機器學習技法 (Machine Learning Techniques): National Taiwan University
    • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
    • Fundamentals of Sensors: Indian Institute of Science
    • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona
    • High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation: Northwestern University
    • Build AI Apps with LangChain.js: Scrimba
    • Geospatial Technology for Construction : L&T EduTech
    • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome

    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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