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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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    University of Colorado System

    Machine Learning for Marketers

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Personalized Service, Customer Insights, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Random Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Risk Modeling, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Estimation, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Reliability, Engineering, Spatial Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    JUnit and Mockito Unit Testing for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache Maven, Software Testing, Test Case, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Test Automation, Java, Build Tools, Software Architecture

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Grow Your Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Plant Operations and Management, Biochemistry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Fabric: Data Governance, Security, and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Real Time Data, Data Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Security Controls, Power BI, Analytics, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Software Design, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Approche agile et design thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, Team Oriented, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, User Feedback, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    DevOps Foundations Training

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, DevSecOps, Devops Tools, DevOps, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Delivery, IT Automation, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Secure Coding, Application Security, Continuous Deployment, Security Software, Agile Software Development, Automation, Real Time Data, Control Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Scatter Plots

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Bootstrap

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    No-Code Web Mastery: WordPress, Shopify, Wix & More

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, Web Analytics and SEO, WordPress, No-Code Development, Search Engine Optimization, Supply Chain, Supplier Relationship Management, Order Fulfillment, Blogs, Web Design, Web Development, Content Management Systems, Order Management, Web Design and Development, Shipping and Receiving, Performance Analysis, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Machine Learning for Marketers: University of Colorado System
  • Random Processes: Johns Hopkins University
  • JUnit and Mockito Unit Testing for Java Developers: Packt
  • Grow Your Cannabis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Microsoft Fabric: Data Governance, Security, and Analytics: Microsoft
  • BiteSize Python: Object Oriented Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Approche agile et design thinking: University of Virginia
  • DevOps Foundations Training: Simplilearn
  • Foundations of Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
  • Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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