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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    M.A. Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Surveys, Data Ethics, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Reports, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Tax, Complex Problem Solving

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

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    450 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Technological Application

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Reliability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    280 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, R Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    490 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Data Transformation, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Scientific Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Graph Theory, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    34K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    345 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Culture, Healthcare Ethics, Behavioral Health, Research, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Environmental Issue, Biology, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Animation and Game Design, Systems Thinking, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Education and Training, Social Impact, Electronic Media, Psychology, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • M.A. Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • Materials Science for Technological Application: Arizona State University
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • IBM Data Science: IBM
  • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
  • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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