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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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    Coursera

    Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Video Production, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Creative Design, Social Media Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Network Routing, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Turbocharge Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Cloud Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Embedded Systems

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting started with ImageJ

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Scientific Methods, User Interface (UI)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data-oriented programming, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Nanophotonics and Detectors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronic Components, Performance Testing, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Process Engineering, Engineering, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    245 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Code Review, Maintainability, Software Development, Mockups, Software Development Methodologies, Test Case, Development Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Debugging, Python Programming, Version Control

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Code Review, Maintainability, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming, Agile Methodology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva: Coursera
  • Process Map Data using C++ Adjacency List Shortest Path: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Turbocharge Mobile App Development: SkillUp
  • Getting started with ImageJ: Coursera
  • Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging: University of Michigan
  • Explainable Machine Learning (XAI): Duke University
  • Nanophotonics and Detectors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn: Coursera
  • Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence: Coursera
  • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest

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