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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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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Research, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

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    442 reviews

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Hydraulics, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Semiconductors, Physics

    4.7
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    659 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Data Management, Statistical Inference

    4.5
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    416 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Space Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Transportation Operations, Resource Utilization, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Partnership, Physical Science, Science and Research, Research

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Basic Vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    522 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    大学化学

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Experimentation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    .NET Core Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Exp Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, ASP.NET, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Software Testing, Scalability, Performance Testing, Restful API, Unit Testing, Web Development, Microservices, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Architecture, API Testing, Web Applications, Test Case, Distributed Computing, Redis

    4.7
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    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Quality Control, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Performance Measurement

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Design Software, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    AI and the Illusion of Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Learning, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Computational Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact

    4.7
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Transformation of the Global Food System

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Social Impact, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Case Studies

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices: University of Florida
  • Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas: Coursera
  • Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Analysis Tools: Wesleyan University
  • Space Exploration: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Introduction to Basic Vibrations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • 大学化学: Peking University
  • .NET Core Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Exp Developers: EDUCBA
  • Lean Six Sigma: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI: SkillUp

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