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      University at Buffalo

      Electric Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Schematic Diagrams, Emerging Technologies, Environment and Resource Management

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      Northeastern University

      Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Engineering, Architectural Design, Thermal Management, Building Design, Environment and Resource Management, Human Factors, Environmental Engineering, Design Strategies, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Python Pyramid - Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Verification And Validation, Software Testing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Test Case, Functional Testing, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Integration Testing, Application Frameworks, Secure Coding, Restful API, Server Side, Application Security, File Management, Configuration Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      RAG for Generative AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Databases, Database Systems, NoSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, JSON, Application Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Real Time Data, Query Languages, AI Personalization, Data Store, Database Management Systems, Information Architecture

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      University of London

      Introduction to English Common Law

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Arbitration, Mediation, Legal Proceedings, Civil Law, Appeals, European History, Governance

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      University of Lausanne

      Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Social Sciences, Culture, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Sociology, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Arbitration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, Database Management, SQL, Database Design, System Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      LangChain and Workflow Design Course

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Application Development, Virtual Environment

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      Packt

      DeepSeek R1 AI: 25 Real World Projects in AI for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Debugging, Customer Support

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      Edureka

      Neural Models and Machine Translation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      GCP: Compute Services

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Containerization, Load Balancing, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
    • Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design: University of Pennsylvania
    • Python Pyramid - Advanced: EDUCBA
    • RAG for Generative AI Applications: IBM
    • Introduction to English Common Law: University of London
    • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • Indexing, Performance Optimization & Functions in SQL Server: Microsoft
    • LangChain and Workflow Design Course: Simplilearn
    • DeepSeek R1 AI: 25 Real World Projects in AI for Beginners: Packt

    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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