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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Supercharge Your Product Management Career

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Product Management, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Technical Product Management, Product Improvement, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Ideation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Economics, Economic Development, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Culture, Data Collection, Education and Training

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Technical Standard

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      EDHEC Business School

      Science and Engineering of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Physics, Trend Analysis

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      University of Colorado System

      Symmetric Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, World History, Storytelling, Education and Training

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      Scrimba

      Vibe Coding with Cursor AI

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Code Review, System Configuration, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Generative AI, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Google Cloud Platform, Business Strategy, Change Management, Prompt Engineering, Business Ethics, Employee Training, Risk Management

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      Michigan State University

      Getting Your Film off the Ground

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Digital Media Strategy, Proposal Writing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Marketing, Content Creation

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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Generative AI: Supercharge Your Product Management Career: SkillUp
    • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • Symmetric Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Vibe Coding with Cursor AI: Scrimba
    • Navigating Generative AI: A CEO Playbook: Coursera

    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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