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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.


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Large-Scale Database Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Databases, Transaction Processing, Database Systems, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning Software, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Access

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Data Tidying and Importing with R

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Ethics, Data Transformation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Integrity, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Information Privacy, Statistical Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    التفاعل مع لغة البرمجة جافا سكريبت

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Data Validation, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Looker Studio Pro Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Collaborative Software, Team Oriented, Database Administration, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Client Support, Data Access, Dashboard, Management Reporting, Customer Support, Administration, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Scheduling, Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Construction aspects of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Construction, Building Design, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architectural Drawing, Industrial Design, Commercial Construction, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Engineering Design Process

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Empowerment, Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Machine Learning Algorithms using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Facility Management and Maintenance, Maintainability, Capacity Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Failure Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Reliability, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Scheduling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Data Management, Data Governance, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Digital Transformation, Data Collection, Data Structures

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

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Creative Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Data Structures

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Python and Selenium WebDriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Scripting, Python Programming, Automation, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    VR with Unity: Build your first Meta Quest VR Project

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Large-Scale Database Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Tidying and Importing with R: Duke University
  • التفاعل مع لغة البرمجة جافا سكريبت: University of Michigan
  • Looker Studio Pro Essentials: Google Cloud
  • Construction aspects of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera
  • Mastering Machine Learning Algorithms using Python: Packt
  • Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Data Analytics in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Creative Coding for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan

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