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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Management, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Decision Making, Active Listening

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, Logistics, Sustainability Reporting, Material Handling, Product Development, Product Design, Design, Environment and Resource Management, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PepsiCo

      The Water Cycle

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Governance, Quantitative Research, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Estimation, Data Literacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Generative AI's Applications in Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management, AI Personalization, Marketing Effectiveness, Feature Engineering, MarTech, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Data Cleansing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HDFS Architecture and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, File Systems, Big Data, Java, Data Structures, Infrastructure Architecture, File Management, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Development Environment, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Copy.AI for Beginners: Generate texts for various use cases

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Content Creation, Branding, File Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      VSCode for Developers: Set up a professional environment

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Website Map with Jumpchart

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Web Design, Information Architecture, Collaborative Software, User Experience Design, Content Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Proyecto final para desarrolladores de back-end

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Application Development, API Design, Restful API, User Accounts, Authentications, Unit Testing, MySQL, Database Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn Styled Components in React

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Maintainability, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Distributed Load Testing Using Kubernetes

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Distributed Computing, Performance Testing, Restful API

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Essence of Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Networking, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Community Development, Conflict Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Packaging Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Water Cycle: PepsiCo
    • Generative AI's Applications in Marketing Analytics: Edureka
    • HDFS Architecture and Programming: Johns Hopkins University
    • Copy.AI for Beginners: Generate texts for various use cases: Coursera Project Network
    • VSCode for Developers: Set up a professional environment: Coursera Project Network
    • Build a Website Map with Jumpchart: Coursera Project Network
    • Proyecto final para desarrolladores de back-end: Meta
    • Learn Styled Components in React: Scrimba

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Political Science

    Top options include Political Economy of Institutions and Development from Universiteit Leiden, Moral Foundations of Politics from Yale University, and Understanding Political Concepts from the Università di Napoli Federico II. These courses explore political theory, governance, global politics, and public institutions.‎

    Yes. Many political science courses offer a free audit option, which allows you to access video lectures and readings at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how governments function, how political systems are structured, and how public policy is created and implemented. Topics may also include political ideologies, international relations, comparative politics, and the role of institutions and citizens in shaping political outcomes.‎

    No prior background is required for most introductory courses. Many are designed for general learners and start with foundational concepts. More advanced or specialized courses may build on prior knowledge in law, economics, or history.‎

    Yes. These courses are valuable for learners preparing for university study, professionals in public service, educators, or anyone interested in policy, governance, or international affairs. Earning a certificate can support applications for academic programs or enhance your understanding of current global issues.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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