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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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    Dartmouth College

    Energy and Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environment, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Physics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Google Sheets, Automation, Travel Arrangements

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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration

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    Siemens

    Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Harvard Business Review

    Lead with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Empowerment, Team Management, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Virtual Machines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Storytelling With Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Storytelling, Data Visualization, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Business Communication, Action Oriented, Drive Engagement

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Compassion, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Developing and Deploying a Complete Django Web Application

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Javascript, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Analysis Using Pyspark

    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

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Energy and Environment: Dartmouth College
  • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
  • Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline: Coursera
  • Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design: Siemens
  • Lead with Confidence: Harvard Business Review
  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
  • Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Storytelling With Data: Coursera
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University
  • Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most: University of Michigan

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