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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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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning, Classification Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    AI Applied to Health and Injury Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Accident Prevention, Data Ethics, Kinesiology, Applied Machine Learning, AI Enablement, Bayesian Network, Child Development, Working With Children, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Epidemiology, Continuous Monitoring, Load Balancing, Decision Support Systems, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Modeling, Health Education, Biomedical Engineering, Data Integration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Avoiding AI Harm

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Social Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, Social Impact, Informed Consent, Verification And Validation, Case Studies, Mitigation, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Probability, Simulations

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms, Convolutional Neural Networks, Network Architecture

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Energía para campeones: Nutrición deportiva para el fútbol

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Rehabilitation, Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Meal Planning And Preparation, Athletic Training, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Load Balancing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Introduction to Statistical Analysis: Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Inference

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Negociations climatiques

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Diplomacy, International Relations, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Pipelines with TensorFlow Data Services

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Transfer Learning, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Model Evaluation, Data Management, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Interactive Dashboard Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Power BI, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Regional Sales, Sales Presentation

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Deep Learning Applications for Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Applied to Health and Injury Prevention: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Avoiding AI Harm: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • 人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Energía para campeones: Nutrición deportiva para el fútbol : Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Introduction to Statistical Analysis: Hypothesis Testing: SAS
  • Negociations climatiques: University of Geneva
  • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera

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