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.

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Sharing, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, Object Oriented Design, Data Wrangling, Game Design, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Risking, Analytical Skills, Research Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Model Evaluation, Geographic Information Systems, Extract, Transform, Load, Spatial Analysis, Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Pipelines, Geospatial Information and Technology, Apache Airflow, Geostatistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Computing, Leaflet (Software), Environmental Monitoring, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Validation, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Science, Decision Making, Clinical Research, Regression Analysis, Graphing, Health Policy, Random Forest Algorithm, Medical Science and Research, Estimation, Treatment Planning, A/B Testing, Machine Learning, Online Advertising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Data Science, Business Analytics, Big Data, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Small Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Hydrology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Computer Programming, Communication Strategies, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Planning, Algorithms, Data Structures, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Analytics, Marketing, Meta Ads Manager, Data Analysis, Resource Utilization, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Registration, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Markov Model, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, Decision Making, Statistical Methods, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Model Optimization, Clinical Trials
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months