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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Planning, Behavioral Economics, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Data Integrity

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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python - Complete Python, Django, Data Science and ML Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Programming Principles, Relational Databases, Databases, Development Environment, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Animation and Game Design, Authorization (Computing), Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Style Guides, Software Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Python for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, GitHub, Data Manipulation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Interactive Data Visualization, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis, Git (Version Control System), Jupyter, Data Transformation, Programming Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, AI Personalization, Feature Engineering, NumPy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Generative AI, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Tensorflow, Seaborn, A/B Testing, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Big Data, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Generative AI

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    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Advocacy, Surveys

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ashoka University

    Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Lifelong Learning, Resilience, Behavioral Economics, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Interpersonal Communications, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • Python - Complete Python, Django, Data Science and ML Guide: Packt
  • Python for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python: Packt
  • Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python: Packt
  • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law: University of Michigan
  • Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life: Ashoka University
  • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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