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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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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, YAML, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Package and Software Management, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Analysis Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Qualitative Research, Resilience

    4.7
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    C#程序设计

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Structures, Data Access, Java, Database Management, .NET Framework, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Application Development, UI Components, Network Model

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Custom Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Siemens

    Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Chemical Engineering, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization, Physics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Cleanliness, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Proteger a los campeones: Entrenamiento deportivo práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Physical Stamina, Accident Prevention, Pediatrics, Child Health, Child Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Causal Inference 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Research Design

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Solution Architecture, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Functional Requirement, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, System Requirements, Simulation and Simulation Software, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Physics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift: Red Hat
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • C#程序设计: Peking University
  • Custom Reports in Google Analytics: Coursera
  • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
  • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • Proteger a los campeones: Entrenamiento deportivo práctico: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Causal Inference 2: Columbia University

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