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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      .Net平台下的软件开发技术

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, ASP.NET, SQL, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Relational Databases, .NET Framework, Program Development, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Database Design, Database Management, System Testing, Debugging, Databases, Database Development, Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components, Computer Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Algorithms, User Provisioning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Environment, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability, Socioeconomics, Economic Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Graphical Tools, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Web Development with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Vue.JS, Collaboration

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to APIs in Google

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, JSON, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Software Architecture, Authentications, Network Protocols

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Systems Analysis, Environment, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      National Taiwan University

      用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3))

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Business Logic, Machine Learning, Operational Analysis, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Business Economics, User Interface (UI) Design, Computational Thinking, UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Application Deployment, Scripting, Computer Graphics, Cross Platform Development, Virtual Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Foundations of Local Large Language models

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Other Programming Languages, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Prompt Engineering, Statistical Programming, Risk Management Framework, Natural Language Processing, Performance Testing, Command-Line Interface, Rust (Programming Language)

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Development Environment, Model View Controller, API Design, Software Development Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Functional Design, Databases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • .Net平台下的软件开发技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
    • Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia: The University of Tokyo
    • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera Project Network
    • Web Development with Python: Microsoft
    • Introduction to APIs in Google: Google Cloud
    • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera Project Network
    • 用 Python 做商管程式設計(三)(Programming for Business Computing in Python (3)): National Taiwan University
    • 基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础: Fudan University

    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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