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      Immersify

      The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Patient Evaluation, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biology, Medical Terminology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Computer Aided Design

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Assembly Drawing, Prototyping, Animations

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Decision Making, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Berkeley

      Master of Advanced Study in Engineering Degree Preview

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Electronics, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Systems Engineering, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Policy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Images with DALL-E

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, Animations, Image Analysis, ChatGPT, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Application Programming Interface (API), Graphic and Visual Design

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Angular Fundamentals: Building Responsive Web Apps with Ease

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Web Applications, Authorization (Computing), Javascript and jQuery, Security Controls, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, TypeScript, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Model View Controller, Data Validation, Software Testing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Organize an event with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Event Planning, Canva (Software), Event Management, Digital Content, Event Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Product Design, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Peer Review, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Prototyping, Computer Graphics

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Civil Engineering, Social Justice, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Public Policies, Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Computing for Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Data Processing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Big Data, Capacity Management, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Oncology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System: Immersify
    • Computer Aided Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Master of Advanced Study in Engineering Degree Preview : University of California, Berkeley
    • Images with DALL-E: Codio
    • Angular Fundamentals: Building Responsive Web Apps with Ease: EDUCBA
    • Organize an event with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Dartmouth College
    • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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