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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size Determination, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Research, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    MedCerts

    The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Hemodynamics, Medical Records, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Datadog: Getting started with the Helm Chart

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Application Deployment, YAML, Google Cloud Platform, Configuration Management, Real Time Data, Data Analysis

    2.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 2.8 (9) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea tu primera página web en HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Language, Browser Compatibility, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Content, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments

    4.8 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Uso de bases de datos con Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Store, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Database Systems, Data Visualization Software, Query Languages, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    ThoughtSpot-Based BI Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Stakeholder Communications, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Autodesk Maya, Architectural Drawing, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Architecture and Construction

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    SMP/E for z/OS Workshop

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Package and Software Management, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Job Control Language (JCL), Patch Management, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Enterprise Application Management, System Software, Configuration Management, System Programming, System Configuration, Problem Management, Debugging, Change Control, Dependency Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Mastering Teradata for Data Warehouse & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Stored Procedure, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Storage Technologies, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Data Architecture, Data Security, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Architecture and Administration, Security Controls, Security Management, Data Transformation, Data Storage, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Solution Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Modern C++ Features & Concurrency

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds

    Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Investments, Investment Management, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Social Impact, Entrepreneurial Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Prospecting and Qualification, Finance, Professional Networking, Financial Analysis, Governance

    4.6 stars, 108 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

  • Intro to Null Hypothesis Significance Testing with z-test: American Psychological Association
  • The Heart, Blood, and Lungs: MedCerts
  • Datadog: Getting started with the Helm Chart: Google Cloud
  • Crea tu primera página web en HTML: Coursera
  • Uso de bases de datos con Python: University of Michigan
  • ThoughtSpot-Based BI Analytics: Coursera
  • MAYA Architecture - Setting Up Interior Floor Map: EDUCBA
  • SMP/E for z/OS Workshop: IBM
  • Mastering Teradata for Data Warehouse & Analytics: Board Infinity
  • Modern C++ Features & Concurrency: Packt

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