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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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    IBM

    Vector Database Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, AI Personalization, Embeddings, Hugging Face, MongoDB, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Generative AI, SQL, Databases, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Database Design, Database Management, Apache Cassandra, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Vibrations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

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    University of Copenhagen

    Transformation of the Global Food System

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Social Impact, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Import/Export, Web Applications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Hypothesis-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Continuous Delivery, Product Testing, Agile Product Development, DevOps, Agile Methodology, User Research, Prototyping, Product Development, Lean Methodologies, Innovation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI and LLMs: Architecture and Data Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Hugging Face, Data Pipelines, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Of Measurement, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Management, Emerging Technologies, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Vector Database Fundamentals: IBM
  • Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control: Northwestern University
  • Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval: University of Washington
  • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen
  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
  • JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON: University of Michigan
  • Hypothesis-Driven Development: University of Virginia
  • Generative AI and LLMs: Architecture and Data Preparation: IBM
  • Advanced R Programming: Johns Hopkins University

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