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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


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Bachelor of Science in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Social Skills, Social Justice, Human Learning, Human Development, Hospice, Infant Care, Learning Theory, Culture, Biology, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Prenatal Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    LearnQuest

    Machine Learning Models in Science

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, Artificial Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Science Ethics with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Science, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Python per la Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Anthropology, Human Development, Human Factors, Science and Research, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Vital Signs, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    252 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The World Bank Group

    From Climate Science to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Cooperation, Collaboration, Policy Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    474 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, Machine Learning, GitHub

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Ball State University

    Statistical Methods for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming, Statistical Visualization

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Statistical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Analytics, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Cybersecurity, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Methods

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Learning for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Statistical Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Random Forest Algorithm, Sampling (Statistics)

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Machine Learning Models in Science: LearnQuest
  • Data Science Ethics with R: Duke University
  • Python per la Data Science: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
  • Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistical Methods for Data Science: Ball State University
  • Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta

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