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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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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Quantitative Research, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Successful Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Security, Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Modeling, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Application Development, Swift Programming, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Jupyter, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Business Solutions, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Process Optimization

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Application Performance Management, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Kubernetes, Microservices, Debugging, Distributed Computing, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Development Environment, Software Design, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Non-Native Speakers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Business Correspondence, Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Presentations, Target Audience, Report Writing, Writing, English Language, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Communication

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    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Service Level Agreement, Data Governance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Software Development Life Cycle, IT Management, Systems Development, Incident Management, Problem Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cryptography, Cloud Management, Software Development Methodologies, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Internal Controls, Risk Management Framework

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Verification And Validation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gen AI: Unlock Foundational Concepts: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
  • Machine Learning Algorithms: Supervised Learning Tip to Tail: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps: IBM
  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Mining in Python: University of Michigan
  • Business English for Non-Native Speakers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester

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