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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electronic Systems, Computer Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, Control Systems, Automation Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Databases, Big Data, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Medical Imaging, System Configuration, Physics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Risk Control, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Mechanics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Scripting, NumPy, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Matplotlib, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Transportation Operations, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Supply And Demand, Spatial Analysis, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Solution Design, Program Development, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Microsoft Power Platform, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Enterprise Application Management, Change Control, Application Deployment, Azure DevOps, Release Management, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Command-Line Interface, Version Control, Data Import/Export, YAML, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months