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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

    Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Planning, Algorithms, Data Structures, Stress Management, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Derivatives

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    Howard University

    Capstone: Data Science Problem in Linear Algebra Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Markov Model, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Anomaly Detection, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Methods, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Data Integrity, Technical Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Supervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    International Foundation Programme for Computer Science (IFP)

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Descriptive Statistics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Simulations, Statistical Inference, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, SQL, Tableau Software, Correlation Analysis, Data Storytelling, Algebra, Computational Logic, Calculus, Trigonometry, Logical Reasoning

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    University of California, Irvine

    Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Accounting, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Causal Information

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Strategic Decision-Making, Root Cause Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Treatment Planning, Personalized Service, A/B Testing, Machine Learning, Online Advertising

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Safety Standards, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Medication Administration, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Chemistry

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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

  • Ace the Computer Science Interview: Strategies for Success: Coursera
  • Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Capstone: Data Science Problem in Linear Algebra Framework: Howard University
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Using Data Effectively: Johns Hopkins University
  • Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology): Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python: LearnQuest
  • International Foundation Programme for Computer Science (IFP): University of London
  • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz

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