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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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    Microsoft

    Product Strategy and Roadmapping

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Product Strategy, User Story, Product Management, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Responsible AI, Innovation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Cloud Platforms, Market Research, Prioritization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, World History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Practical Metacognition for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Resourcefulness, Mental Concentration, Quick Learning, Exercise Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    London Business School

    New Ways of Working in an AI World

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Case Studies, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Programming with C ++

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Development Environment, Data Management, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Applied Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, SQL, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Integration, NumPy, Web Scraping

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Performance Testing with JMeter for absolute beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Test Tools, Test Execution Engine, Application Performance Management, Test Data

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    NIST Cybersecurity and Risk Management Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Change Control, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, System Monitoring, Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Management, Configuration Management, Enterprise Security

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Product Strategy and Roadmapping: Microsoft
  • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
  • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Practical Metacognition for Learning: Rice University
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
  • New Ways of Working in an AI World: London Business School
  • Programming with C ++: Simplilearn
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Applied Data Analytics: Edureka
  • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt

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