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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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    Coursera

    Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, Debugging, ChatGPT, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Python Programming, Prompt Engineering, Software Development, Application Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Culture, Socioeconomics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    517 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Software Testing, Debugging, Integration Testing, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Digital Technology in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Embedded Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Robotic Process Automation, Control Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Operations, Programmable Logic Controllers, Automation, Internet Of Things, Production Process, Robotics, Lean Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, Engineering Analysis, C (Programming Language), Enterprise Resource Planning, Industrial Engineering, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Experience, Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Electric Power Systems, Scientific Methods, electromagnetics, Physical Science, Electronic Components

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Open Source LLMOps Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Model Deployment, Open Source Technology, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أساسيات مايكروسوفت آوتلوك | Microsoft Outlook Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Setting Appointments, Calendar Management, Microsoft 365, Organizational Skills, Data Entry, Computer Literacy, Scheduling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Requirements, Business Risk Management, Customer Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Project Management

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Software Development in R Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Data Preprocessing, Technical Documentation, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, Code Review, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Testing

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    H2O.ai

    H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 1

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Software Development with ChatGPT: Generating Code with AI: Coursera
  • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort: Scrimba
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
  • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Digital Technology in Manufacturing: L&T EduTech
  • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna: Politecnico di Milano
  • Open Source LLMOps Solutions: Duke University
  • أساسيات مايكروسوفت آوتلوك | Microsoft Outlook Fundamentals: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods : SkillUp

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