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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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    Illinois Tech

    Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Science, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design

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    Scrimba

    Learn React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Interaction Design, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Harnessing AI for Injury Prevention and Recovery in Football

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Decision Support Systems, Predictive Modeling, Health Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Scalability, Databases, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Developer: From Basics to Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Encryption, Data Structures, Software Development, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Automation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Databases, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Key Management, Software Installation, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    LangChain Chat with Your Data

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, Document Management

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery State-of-Charge (SOC) Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Probability, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Electrical Power

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Restful API, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Threat Detection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Mindfulness for Stress Relief: Calm Your Mind & Body

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Stress Management, Composure, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linear Regression: Illinois Tech
  • Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS: Coursera
  • Learn React: Scrimba
  • Harnessing AI for Injury Prevention and Recovery in Football: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Database Architecture, Scale, and NoSQL with Elasticsearch: University of Michigan
  • Python Developer: From Basics to Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • LangChain Chat with Your Data: DeepLearning.AI
  • Battery State-of-Charge (SOC) Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Mindfulness for Stress Relief: Calm Your Mind & Body : Board Infinity

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