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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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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Java, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.6
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    684 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Command-Line Interface, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Database Systems, Data Access, Data Validation, Application Frameworks

    4.6
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    615 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Geometry, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Markov Model, Probability

    4.7
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    215 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    525 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Access, Performance Tuning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    User Experience: Research & Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Creativity, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    905 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    612 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Software Architecture for the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, Internet Of Things, Software Design Patterns, User Requirements Documents, Android Development, Application Frameworks, Maintainability, Interoperability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Simulations, Physical Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Model Evaluation, Vision Transformer (ViT), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, Computer Vision, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    681 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB: University of London
  • Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
  • I/O-efficient algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • User Experience: Research & Prototyping: University of California San Diego
  • First Principles of Computer Vision: Columbia University
  • Semiconductor Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Software Architecture for the Internet of Things: 28DIGITAL
  • Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder

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