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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      Tufts University

      Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Python Programming

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Titanic Survival Prediction Using Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Building HTTP APIs with Spring

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Restful API, API Design, Web Applications, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Security, Authentications, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Dependency Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to Java and Programming Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Space Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Accident Prevention, Safety and Security, Medical Science and Research, Threat Management, Physical Science, Risk Management, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Radiation Protection, Continuous Monitoring, General Medicine

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      데이터 과학이란 무엇인가?

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Mining, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Health Informatics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Science and Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research Design

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Public Administration, Public Policies, Creativity, Experimentation, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Conduct a 5 Whys Analysis in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Collaborative Software, Business Analysis, Problem Management, Process Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Scripting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel: Tufts University
    • Titanic Survival Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Building HTTP APIs with Spring: Vanderbilt University
    • Introduction to Java and Programming Basics: Packt
    • Space Safety: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation: University of California, Davis
    • 데이터 과학이란 무엇인가?: IBM
    • Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School

    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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