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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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    Yonsei University

    Spatial Data Science and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Network Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, Infographics, Statistical Visualization, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Statistical Reporting, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Conducting Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Case Studies, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Data Collection, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Recruitment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistics for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    378 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Python Packages for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Histogram, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Finalize a Data Science Project

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Web Applications, Project Closure, Solution Delivery, Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Pipelines, Communication, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Methods for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Combinatorics, Bayesian Network, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Social Network Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The History of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation, Engineering Design Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Science Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Data Cleansing, Analytics, R (Software), Statistical Software, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Data Access

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    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    385 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Spatial Data Science and Applications: Yonsei University
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sensory Science: Conducting Tests: University of California, Davis
  • Statistics for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python Packages for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Finalize a Data Science Project: CertNexus
  • Statistical Methods for Computer Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Data Science Techniques: Illinois Tech
  • Rocket Science in Everyday Life: University of Michigan

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