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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Typography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Performance Testing, Systems Architecture, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Middleware, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Record Keeping, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Model Evaluation, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modeling, Data Manipulation, Global Positioning Systems, Network Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, Supervised Learning, UI Components
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, School Psychology, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Network Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Planning, Business Marketing, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Design, Node.JS, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Database Management, Kubernetes, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), GitHub, Javascript
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months