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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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    Edureka

    Introduction to PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Network Analysis, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Biology, Pharmacology, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Data Mapping, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Service Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Mixture Models

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Software, Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Machine Learning Aplicado ao Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), MarTech, Data Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, Data Analysis, Marketing, Innovation, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    Practical SAS Programming and Certification Review

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Access, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Photovoltaic solar energy

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Data Storage Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Project Finance, Semiconductors, Economics, Basic Electrical Systems, Cost Benefit Analysis, Materials science, Market Trend

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Optimization for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Business Mathematics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Decision Making, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Graphing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, YAML

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Ciencia de datos energéticos

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Data Modeling, Python Programming, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Knowledge Graphs for RAG

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Query Languages, Data Storage, Semantic Web, Unstructured Data, Graph Theory, Text Mining

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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
  • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • Bayesian Statistics: Mixture Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Machine Learning Aplicado ao Marketing: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Practical SAS Programming and Certification Review: SAS
  • Photovoltaic solar energy: École Polytechnique
  • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español: Google Cloud

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