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    Political science courses can help you learn how governments function, how policies are made, and how political systems shape societies around the world.

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      Insper

      Gestão de Dados Científicos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Information Management, Data Storage, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Collection, General Science and Research, Data Literacy, Technical Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Mastering Concrete Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Construction Inspection, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Construction Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, Commercial Construction, Safety Assurance, Process Validation, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Product Testing, Manufacturing Standards, Environmental Engineering

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Reporting, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Environmental Resource Management, Community Organizing, Business Management, Empowerment, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Communication

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Safety First: EV Maintenance & Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Safety Training, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Energy and Utilities, End User Training and Support, Transportation Operations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Morehouse College

      Activism in Sports and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing, Timelines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Governance, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics, World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      EDUCBA

      Business Considerations for 5G with Edge, IoT, and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks, Operational Efficiency, Telecommunications, Data Security, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Composición algorítmica en Supercollider

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Algorithms, Generative AI, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Mapping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Resampling, Selection and Splines

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Probability Distribution, Performance Tuning

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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Introduction to Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, OAuth, Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, Authentications, Unit Testing, C# (Programming Language), Web Applications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Software Testing, Data Access, Data Migration, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Qualitative Methods for Quantitative People (with GenAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Decision Making, Team Management, Resource Allocation, Generative AI, Qualitative Research, Prompt Engineering, Analysis, Communication, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unstructured Data, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Decision Making, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Gestão de Dados Científicos: Insper
    • Mastering Concrete Techniques: L&T EduTech
    • Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Safety First: EV Maintenance & Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
    • Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Business Considerations for 5G with Edge, IoT, and AI: EDUCBA
    • Composición algorítmica en Supercollider: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Resampling, Selection and Splines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Modern Web Development with ASP.NET Core: EDUCBA

    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.

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