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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.


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    The University of Chicago

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Data-oriented programming

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Medical Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Patient Treatment, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Health Informatics, Medical Terminology, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
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    Adobe

    Generative AI Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Creativity, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    705 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, OpenAI API, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Multimodal Prompts, Hugging Face, Generative AI, Application Deployment, OpenAI, API Gateway, Vector Databases, Software Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Network Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Adaptability, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    555 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Algorithms

    4.8
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    576 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Computer Science, Risk Management Framework, Information Technology, Encryption

    4.7
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    256 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

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    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Pseudocode, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Software Installation, Agentic Workflows, Code Review, Web Development Tools, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago
  • AI For Medical Treatment: DeepLearning.AI
  • Generative AI Content Creation: Adobe
  • AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford University
  • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Deep Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Infosec

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