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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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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Simulations, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Quantitative Research, Data Manipulation, Statistical Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphical Tools, Simulations, Data Structures, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Driving engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Generative AI

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, New Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Supplier Management, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Generative AI

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.4
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    270 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pre-Clinical Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Drug Development, Research

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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Communicating Science

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Technical Writing, Peer Review, Data Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Writing and Editing, Data Science, Media and Communications, Graphic and Visual Design

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Clemson University

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, MySQL, Large Language Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Database Design, Software Development Methodologies, Usability, Reinforcement Learning, Data Mining, Data Structures, Systems Development Life Cycle, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Human Machine Interfaces, Emerging Technologies

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
  • Master of Science in Computer Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
  • Translational Science: University of Michigan
  • Communicating Science: Illinois Tech

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