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.

Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Scripting Languages, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Materials, Campaign Management, Testability, Digital Marketing, Registration, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Infrastructure, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Linux, Software Installation, Scalability, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Leadership, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Jupyter, NumPy, Performance Tuning, Development Environment, Python Programming, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Process Flow Diagrams, User Accounts, Process Mapping, Organizational Structure, Data Visualization, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Plot (Graphics)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Design, Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, File I/O, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Relational Mapping, Functional Design, Maintainability, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Authentications, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Authorization (Computing), User Interface (UI), GitHub
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Authentications, Application Development, Software Design, Database Design, Model View Controller, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Development Environment, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Encryption, Cryptography, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months