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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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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology I

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Professional Skills for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis

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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Debugging, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF)

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Houston

    Preparing for the AP Physics 1 Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Basic Electrical Systems, Physics, Vibrations, Physical Science

    4.3
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Modeling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Generative AI, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud em Português

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Apache Airflow, Big Data, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Workflow Management, Dashboard, Apache Spark, Data Processing, Data Lakes, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Analytical Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Bedrock - Getting Started with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Medical Terminology I: Rice University
  • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Preparing for the AP Physics 1 Exam: University of Houston
  • Data Visualization and Modeling in Python: Duke University
  • Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Data Engineer, Big Data and ML on Google Cloud em Português: Google Cloud

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