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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

    Introduction to SQL Window Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Culture, Socioeconomics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    517 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    How to Describe Data

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Storytelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Sampling (Statistics), Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Semiconductors, Physics, Radiology, Radiography, Materials science, Electronics, Radiation Therapy, Science and Research, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S

    SAS

    Using SAS Viya REST APIs with Python and R

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Analysis Software, R (Software), Advanced Analytics, R Programming, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Big Data, Image Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Natural Language Processing, Statistical Programming, Jupyter, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Restful API, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 2D CAD

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Technical Drawing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Blueprint Reading, Graphical Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Animation and Game Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Database Design, HTML and CSS, API Design, Front-End Web Development, MongoDB, Javascript, Postman API Platform, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, UI Components, Ajax, Database Management, OAuth, Frontend Integration, Authentications

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    K

    Koç University

    Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    436 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Develop Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Real Time Data, File I/O, Data Transformation, Jupyter, Performance Tuning, JSON, SQL

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Leeds

    Statistical Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Probability, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Simulations, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to SQL Window Functions: Coursera
  • Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 2: Coursera
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
  • How to Describe Data: University of Michigan
  • Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
  • Using SAS Viya REST APIs with Python and R: SAS
  • 工程圖學 2D CAD: National Taiwan University
  • Advanced App Development in Android Capstone: Imperial College London
  • End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs: Board Infinity
  • Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking): Koç University

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