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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Management and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning, Security Controls

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, People Analytics, Generative AI, Workforce Planning, ChatGPT, Job Evaluation, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Security and Key Management

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Firewall, Key Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced Hibernate Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Applications, Software Architecture, Enterprise Application Management, Data Validation, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Simulations, Control Systems, Estimation, Thermal Management, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Probability, Systems Engineering, Electrical Power, Matlab, Electronic Systems, Failure Analysis, Electrical Substation, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced UX Strategies for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Data Storytelling, Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Product Improvement, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Figma (Design Software), User Feedback, Wireframing, Customer experience improvement, Prioritization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Workflow Automation using Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Business Process Automation, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Blogs, Process Optimization, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Content, Application Programming Interface (API), Content Creation, Business Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Heriot-Watt University

      Learn Java Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Validation, Data Processing, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Transformation, JSON, Pandas (Python Package), Generative AI, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Unstructured Data, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Blueprint the Experience: User Flows in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Flows, Wireframing, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Usability, Prototyping, Design Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investment Management, Generative AI, Investments, Prompt Engineering, Wealth Management, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Build a Product Landing Page with Stripe Integration

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Payment Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), JavaScript Frameworks, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AWS: Management and Governance: Whizlabs
    • GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
    • AWS: Security and Key Management: Whizlabs
    • Advanced Hibernate Techniques: Board Infinity
    • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced UX Strategies for Product Managers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Workflow Automation using Generative AI: Simplilearn
    • Learn Java Programming: Heriot-Watt University
    • Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL: DeepLearning.AI
    • Blueprint the Experience: User Flows in Miro: Coursera

    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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