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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.


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Popular Political Science Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Advanced Architectures in Embedded Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Systems, Software Design, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Safety Assurance, Interoperability, Real Time Data, Secure Coding, Scalability, Design Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Modules and File Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Python Programming, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Simulations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Angular.js for Beginners: Directives

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Components

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn to Code with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Package and Software Management, Data Structures, Software Installation, Test Data, Programming Principles, Secure Coding, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Data Sharing, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Capacity Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Introduction to DevOps and Git for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Version Control, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI For All

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Technologies, Business Process Automation, Decision Support Systems, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, AI Personalization, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Social Impact, Computer Science, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, Contract Review, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Lawsuits, Intellectual Property, Sales Presentation, Finance, Fundraising

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apache Spark: Design & Execute ETL Pipelines Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Data Transformation, MySQL, Data Manipulation, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Import/Export, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Software Installation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), IT Management, Risk Mitigation, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments, Compliance Management, Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn Unity Game Development - Build Six Games with Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Android (Operating System), C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Application Deployment, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Installation, Development Environment, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Chat with Your Data: Generative AI-Powered SQL Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Database Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Validation

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

  • Advanced Architectures in Embedded Software Design: Coursera
  • Mastering Python Modules and File Systems: EDUCBA
  • Angular.js for Beginners: Directives: Coursera
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Learn to Code with Rust: Packt
  • Introduction to DevOps and Git for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • AI For All: AI CERTs
  • Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Apache Spark: Design & Execute ETL Pipelines Hands-On: EDUCBA
  • Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers: Packt

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