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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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    EDUCBA

    XHTML - Server Side Programming with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Servers, Scripting, Web Frameworks, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Radio y Televisión Española

    Posicionamiento en redes: estrategias de contenido.

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Media and Communications, Web Presence, Content Creation, Social Network Analysis, Digital Communications

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Network Model, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Amazon Web Services

    Building a Machine Learning Ready Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, AI Enablement, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Resource Utilization, Organizational Development, Resource Management, Technology Strategies, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Resource Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Data Maintenance, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Embedded Systems, USB, Operating Systems, File Management, Scripting, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Machine Learning Algorithms, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Training, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Mitigation, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Créer une Fonction Personnalisée en JS et Google App Script

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Scripting, Google Workspace, Scripting Languages, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Automation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Access, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Supplier Relationship Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced RNN Concepts and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Créer une présentation éducative avec Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Education Software and Technology, Public Speaking

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Python Programming, Cloud Management, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Design AI-Driven Performance Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Analysis, AI Integrations, Performance Metric, Data Ethics, Change Management, Return On Investment, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Seaborn: Visualizing Basics to Advanced Statistical Plots

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • XHTML - Server Side Programming with PHP: EDUCBA
  • Posicionamiento en redes: estrategias de contenido.: Radio y Televisión Española
  • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Building a Machine Learning Ready Organization: Amazon Web Services
  • Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks: Packt
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Créer une Fonction Personnalisée en JS et Google App Script: Coursera
  • Advanced RNN Concepts and Projects: Packt
  • Créer une présentation éducative avec Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera
  • Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD: University of California, Santa Cruz

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