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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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    Coursera

    First Steps in Python with Jupyter Notebooks

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Science, Generative AI, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Una aproximación a la química del carbono

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9
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    492 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 2

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Image Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, Psychology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matlab, Neurology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods

    4.7
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    249 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Information Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Layout Design, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Design, Wireframing, Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping

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    578 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Back-End Developer Capstone

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Python Programming

    4.5
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    3.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Peer Review, Research Design, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Research, Probability, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Probability Distribution, Analysis, Logistic Regression, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Automation, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, System Requirements, Simulations, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Systems with the ChatGPT API

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Jupyter

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    299 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Creativity, Curiosity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    4.5
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • First Steps in Python with Jupyter Notebooks: Coursera
  • Una aproximación a la química del carbono: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Principles of fMRI 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Information Design: University of California San Diego
  • Back-End Developer Capstone : Meta
  • COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python: Coursera
  • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
  • Data Literacy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Systems with the ChatGPT API: DeepLearning.AI

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