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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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    Peking University

    人群与网络

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Game Theory, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Web Analytics and SEO, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Political Sciences, Economics, Decision Making, Probability

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    비즈니스와 사회의 글로벌 트렌드

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, International Relations, Political Sciences, Market Trend, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Sociology, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Systems, Economics, Business, Business Economics, Analysis, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    디지털 거버넌스

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Financial Regulations, Market Dynamics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Public Administration, Automation, Legal Proceedings, E-Commerce, Electronic Media, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Data Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Competitive Analysis, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Contemporary India

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

    4.2
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Chemistry, Physiology, Physics, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Technological Application

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    A Crash Course in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Performance Metric, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Data Processing

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Science Math Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Data Science, Calculus, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Statistics for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Probability, R Programming, Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Predictive Modeling

    4.4
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Philosophy of Science

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Peer Review, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 人群与网络 : Peking University
  • 비즈니스와 사회의 글로벌 트렌드: University of Pennsylvania
  • 디지털 거버넌스: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Contemporary India : The University of Melbourne
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Materials Science for Technological Application: Arizona State University
  • A Crash Course in Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
  • Data Science Math Skills: Duke University
  • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder

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