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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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    MathWorks

    Data Science Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Geographic Information Systems, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Matlab, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIT Guwahati

    Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Relational Databases, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Data Visualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Social Network Analysis, Algorithms, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Oral Comprehension, Java Programming, C (Programming Language), Dimensionality Reduction, Matplotlib, Econometrics, R Programming

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Alberta

    Science & Religion 101

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Anthropology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Science

    Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Curiosity, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Human Learning, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences

    4.7
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    185 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Clemson University

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, GitHub, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), IBM Cloud, Development Environment, Other Programming Languages, Version Control, Query Languages, Python Programming, Open Source Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Applied Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Web Scraping, Statistical Modeling, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning Methods, Data Collection, GitHub

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Heriot-Watt University

    MSc Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Structures, NoSQL, Computational Logic, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Big Data, Reinforcement Learning, Agentic systems, Natural Language Processing, Java Programming

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

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    University of Huddersfield

    BSc Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Matplotlib, Calculus, Differential Equations, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • Data Science Companion: MathWorks
  • Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI: IIT Guwahati
  • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
  • Intellectual Humility: Science: The University of Edinburgh
  • Applied Data Science: Clemson University
  • Tools for Data Science: IBM
  • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Applied Data Science Capstone: IBM
  • MSc Computer Science: Heriot-Watt University
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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