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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.


Popular Political Science Courses and Certifications


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    Meta

    Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Statistical Analysis

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Matplotlib, A/B Testing, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Data Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis

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    Dartmouth College

    Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Risk Analysis, Cognitive flexibility

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    IBM

    SQL for Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, R Programming, Database Management, Data Science, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

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    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Functional Design, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Maintainability, Scripting Languages

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    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Human Factors, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Product Testing, Physiology

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    University of London

    The Data Science Profession – Student View

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Big Data

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    EDHEC Business School

    Science and Engineering of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Economics

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    MathWorks

    Image Processing for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Processing, Engineering Practices, Water Sustainability, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Algorithms

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    Packt

    NumPy, Matplotlib & Pandas – Data Science Prerequisites

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis

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

  • Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
  • Data Science Fundamentals, Part 2: Pearson
  • Data Science & Machine Learning Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
  • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
  • Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses: University of California, Davis
  • The Data Science Profession – Student View: University of London
  • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School

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