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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      Coursera Project Network

      Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Manipulation, Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, ChatGPT, Customer experience strategy (CX), Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Measuring Total Data Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Building Resilient Streaming Systems on GCP em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Dashboard, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Capacity Management, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Scalability

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Edureka

      Advanced Golang Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Go (Programming Language), API Design, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning, Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Software Testing, Back-End Web Development, Databases, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Data Structures

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Legal Risk, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Cash Flows, Business Development, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Financial Planning, Fundraising, Commercial Laws, Presentations

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Python Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Financial Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Recognizing Others, Employee Retention, Culture, Leadership Studies, Human Resources, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Empowerment, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs

      Build toward a degree

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Fire Hydrant System

      Skills you'll gain: Pump Stations, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Building Codes, Engineering Drawings, Safety Assurance, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Microarchitecture, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Event-Driven Programming, Server Side, Maintainability, Application Security, Systems Integration, Build Tools, Performance Tuning, Data Sharing

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Perform basic data analysis tasks using Java streams: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Customer Journey Mapping: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Measuring Total Data Quality: University of Michigan
    • Building Resilient Streaming Systems on GCP em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Golang Concepts: Edureka
    • Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Python Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera Project Network
    • Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fire Hydrant System: L&T EduTech

    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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