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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Clustering Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      React Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Explore and Create Reports with Data Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Integration

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Policy Development, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Python Interactive Dashboards with Plotly Dash

      Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Jupyter, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Looker (Software), Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Big Data, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Storage, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, SQL

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Smart Solid Waste Management

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Construction, Radiation Protection, Thermal Management, Environmental Resource Management, Process Engineering, Construction Management, Safety Assurance, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Transportation Operations, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Generative AI Architecture and Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Data Security, Performance Tuning

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Control Systems, Human Machine Interfaces

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Stress Management, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Biology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Clustering Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • React Fundamentals: Board Infinity
    • Explore and Create Reports with Data Studio: Google Cloud
    • Asia Oriental en el s. XX: introducción desde la Historia: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Python Interactive Dashboards with Plotly Dash: Packt
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Data Analytics on Google Cloud : Google Cloud
    • Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression: Dartmouth College
    • Smart Solid Waste Management: L&T EduTech
    • Generative AI Architecture and Application Development: Edureka

    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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