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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      Google Cloud

      Intro to TensorFlow en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Import/Export, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Application Programming Interface (API)

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      137 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Geotechnical Foundation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Construction Engineering, Geostatistics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Experimentation, Research Reports, Engineering Practices, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Structural Analysis, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Development Environment, Model View Controller, API Design, Software Development Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Functional Design, Databases

      4.6
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Harder Side of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

      4.8
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Object-Oriented Programming in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things V2: Setting up and Using Cloud Services

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Software Installation, Embedded Systems, Linux, Command-Line Interface

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Value Propositions

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Database Integration and Management

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Technical Communication, Prototyping, Web Development, User Research, Software Development Life Cycle, Usability Testing, Web Design, Application Development, Responsive Web Design, Version Control, Brainstorming, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, MongoDB

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Data Visualization with R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Mapping, Animations

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Blockchain, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, Cryptography, Education and Training, Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Intro to TensorFlow en Español: Google Cloud
    • Geotechnical Foundation Design: L&T EduTech
    • Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert: Packt
    • The Harder Side of Science Communication : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
    • Internet of Things V2: Setting up and Using Cloud Services: University of California San Diego
    • Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Database Integration and Management: Microsoft
    • Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone : University of London

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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