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Political Science Courses

Political Science courses can help you learn about government structures, political theories, international relations, and public policy analysis. You can build skills in critical thinking, data interpretation, and effective communication, that support analyzing political systems and crafting informed arguments. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing political data, simulation models for understanding electoral processes, and case study methods to evaluate policy impacts.


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Popular Political Science Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    ¡¿Cómo?! ¿Química en mi casa?

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Materials science

    4.8
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    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power Platform, Asset Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Microsoft 365, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Quality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    627 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Python Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Data Structures & Backend with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    数据结构基础

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    251 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Become a Professional React Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Front-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Interaction Design, Debugging, Javascript, Application Performance Management, Web Frameworks, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    UiPath

    Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Data Manipulation, Email Automation, Web Scraping, User Interface (UI), Business Process Automation, Automation, UI Components, Test Automation, Context Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Network Protocols, Data Import/Export, Software Development Tools, Data Management, Unstructured Data, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Deployment, Programming Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    517 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Probability Distribution

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Las estaciones del año y el clima

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ¡¿Cómo?! ¿Química en mi casa?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice: Microsoft
  • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
  • Introduction to Python Functions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Structures & Backend with Java: Board Infinity
  • 数据结构基础: Peking University
  • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): UiPath
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Deep Learning: University of Colorado Boulder

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