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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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    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Industrial Engineering, Internet Of Things, Automation, Vibrations, Electronic Hardware, C (Programming Language), Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Electric Vehicle Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Calculations, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Mechanics

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Courage, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Meditation & Breathwork, Higher Education, Storytelling, Parent Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Trustworthiness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Cloud TPUs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Interoperability, Product Demonstration, Benchmarking, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Java Classes and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker

    Skills you'll gain: IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Analytics, Analysis

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

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    University of Michigan

    NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Multithreading and Classes

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, OS Process Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Project Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Typography, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Programming with Golang

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development, Other Programming Languages

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    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Build Decision Trees, SVMs, and Artificial Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Beginners Overview of Swagger Editor

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, Software Design

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Electric Vehicle Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Infrastructure: Cloud TPUs: Google Cloud
  • Java Classes and Objects: Coursera
  • BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker: IBM
  • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan
  • Core Java - Multithreading and Classes: LearnKartS
  • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Creative Brand System: Coursera
  • Programming with Golang: Edureka

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