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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Key Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Structures, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Query Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, System Software, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Product Family Engineering, Code Reusability, Performance Tuning, Software Design, C (Programming Language), Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, User Interface (UI), Restful API, Frontend Integration, User Interface (UI) Design, Swift Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Store, iOS Development, UI Components, Mobile Development, Server Side, Operational Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Software, MongoDB, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications, Microarchitecture, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Hardware Architecture, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Model Optimization, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Program Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Business Logic, Test Tools, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Data Validation, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Learning Strategies, World History, Personal Development, Sociology, Self-Awareness, Social Impact, Trend Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Digital Transformation, Information Technology, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Clinical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Literacy, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Mobile Development, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Model Optimization, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Flask (Web Framework), Tensorflow, Application Deployment, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, Data Preprocessing, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, User Interface (UI) Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months