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      Coursera Project Network

      Style Tables with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Clinical Data Management, R Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Health Informatics, Unstructured Data

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Design, Verification And Validation, Open Source Technology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      L'Art des Structures 2 : treillis, poutres, dalles et cadres

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidad de los Andes

      Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Unreal Engine, User Experience, Unity Engine, Display Devices, Experience Design, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Peripheral Devices

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Event-Driven Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Python Programming, User Interface (UI)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      القيادة بدون سلطة | Leading without Authority

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Motivational Skills, Leadership, Positivity, Leadership Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      Build a Webpage with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Typography

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Scripting, Python Programming, Cyber Security Assessment, Email Security, Malware Protection, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Network Security, Debugging, Network Protocols

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Style Tables with CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Clinical Natural Language Processing: University of Colorado System
    • Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice: University of Minnesota
    • Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
    • L'Art des Structures 2 : treillis, poutres, dalles et cadres: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Realidad Extendida y Metaverso para todos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game in Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Analysis with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
    • القيادة بدون سلطة | Leading without Authority : Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera Project Network

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Political Science

    Top options include Political Economy of Institutions and Development from Universiteit Leiden, Moral Foundations of Politics from Yale University, and Understanding Political Concepts from the Università di Napoli Federico II. These courses explore political theory, governance, global politics, and public institutions.‎

    Yes. Many political science courses offer a free audit option, which allows you to access video lectures and readings at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how governments function, how political systems are structured, and how public policy is created and implemented. Topics may also include political ideologies, international relations, comparative politics, and the role of institutions and citizens in shaping political outcomes.‎

    No prior background is required for most introductory courses. Many are designed for general learners and start with foundational concepts. More advanced or specialized courses may build on prior knowledge in law, economics, or history.‎

    Yes. These courses are valuable for learners preparing for university study, professionals in public service, educators, or anyone interested in policy, governance, or international affairs. Earning a certificate can support applications for academic programs or enhance your understanding of current global issues.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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