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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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    Google Quantum AI

    Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Emerging Technologies, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Architecture, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced R Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), R Programming, Debugging, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    576 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Infographics, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Automation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Medical Insurance Premium Prediction with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Distributed Computing, Information Privacy, Supervised Learning, Virtual Machines

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    601 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Generative AI Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Creativity, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    708 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Software Design, Computational Logic, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Test Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    620 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Biology, Physics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    253 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Hydrology, Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Water Resource Management, Predictive Modeling, Environment, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Testing, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, JSON, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    365 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Positive Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Compassion, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Creativity, Mindfulness, Community Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Create a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Interactive Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Java Programming, Software Development, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI: Google Quantum AI
  • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft Generative AI for Data Analysis: Microsoft
  • Medical Insurance Premium Prediction with Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Generative AI Content Creation: Adobe
  • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast: École Polytechnique
  • APIs: Meta

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