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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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Popular Political Science Courses and Certifications


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    Scrimba

    Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Restful API, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Typography, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Computer Science

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    21 reviews

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    Rice University

    General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Materials science, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Combinatorics and Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistics, Arithmetic, Python Programming, Simulations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    866 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Text Mining, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Application Programming Interface (API), Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming

    4.1
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    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    669 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Influencing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Drive Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Objective-C App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    557 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    853 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Machine Controls, Automation, Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Data Mapping, Predictive Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Control Systems, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    486 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, JSON, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Web Applications, Machine Learning, Data Transformation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Frontend Development: Scrimba
  • Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application: Rice University
  • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
  • Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington
  • Google Workspace Data Governance: Google Cloud
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications: University of Colorado System

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