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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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    Packt

    R Programming for Statistics and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Programming Principles, Data Transformation, Probability & Statistics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Derivatives, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Edureka

    Power BI for Data Science and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Analytics, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Use Tableau for your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Science, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Engaged: Behavioral Science for Digital Product Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Driving engagement, Behavioral Economics, Human Factors, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Psychology, Experimentation, Design Strategies, Trustworthiness, Motivational Skills, Social Skills, Behavioral Management, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of London

    Data Science Project Capstone: Predicting Bicycle Rental

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cours intensif sur la science des données

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Literacy, Project Design, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Performance Metric, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Genentech

    Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Sharing, Version Control, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Data Quality, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Maintainability, DevOps, R Programming, Package and Software Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Discussion Facilitation, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of ML & Python for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Machine Learning, Probability Distribution

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product Quality (QA/QC), Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Standard Operating Procedure, Packaging and Labeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • R Programming for Statistics and Data Science: Packt
  • Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Power BI for Data Science and Analytics: Edureka
  • Use Tableau for your Data Science Workflow: Edureka
  • Engaged: Behavioral Science for Digital Product Design: Packt
  • Data Science Project Capstone: Predicting Bicycle Rental: University of London
  • Cours intensif sur la science des données: Johns Hopkins University
  • Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting: Genentech
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion: The University of Edinburgh

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