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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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    University at Buffalo

    Blockchain Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Network Protocols, Encryption, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, FinTech, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Machines, Data Validation, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

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    University of Alberta

    Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Markov Model, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Data Structures in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Data Structures, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Processing, MongoDB

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Data Strategy, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Web Servers, Authentications, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Science, JSON, Middleware

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Java Programming, Java, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Javascript, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Email Automation, AI Enablement, Concision, Large Language Modeling, Business Writing, Productivity, Organizational Skills

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Econometrics: Methods and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Probability, Linear Algebra, Peer Review

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python 101 - From Noob to Nerd

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Blockchain Basics: University at Buffalo
  • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta
  • Data Structures in JavaScript: Packt
  • Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express: IBM
  • Data Structures: University of California San Diego
  • JavaScript Foundations and Basic Programming Concepts: Packt
  • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks: Google
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM

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