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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.


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Popular Political Science Courses and Certifications


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    Starweaver

    Threat Hunting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Splunk, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Anomaly Detection, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Pandas (Python Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Front-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, React.js, Usability, Software Technical Review, Web Applications, User Experience Design, Semantic Web, Data Validation, Javascript

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning

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    University of California San Diego

    Design Principles: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Experimentation, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Human Centered Design, Web Design and Development, Typography, Design Research, A/B Testing

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    University of California, Irvine

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Transaction Processing, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Data Security, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Network Security, Software Versioning

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    Peking University

    计算机组成 Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Engineering, Data Storage, Computational Logic

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    Duke University

    Dog Emotion and Cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

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    Northwestern University

    Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Governance, Analysis

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    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Database Development, Database Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Web Development, SQL, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Security, Python Programming

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Threat Hunting Techniques: Starweaver
  • Front-End Developer Capstone : Meta
  • Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Design Principles: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
  • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
  • 计算机组成 Computer Organization: Peking University
  • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
  • Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals: Council on Foreign Relations

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