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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using MySQL Database with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), SQL, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Physical Science, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, NumPy, Environmental Science, Jupyter, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Making Democracy Fit for Climate

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Lobbying, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Governance

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Design Thinking and Global Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, Human Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      SQL Window Functions for Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Database Management, Database Systems, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Systems Thinking, Transportation Operations, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Environment and Resource Management, Financial Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Iteration Planning and PI in Scaled Agile Framework

      Skills you'll gain:

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Digital Circuits with VHDL Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Integrated Development Environments, Simulations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pathology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

      Skills you'll gain: SPSS, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Social Sciences, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Using MySQL Database with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python: The University of Chicago
    • Making Democracy Fit for Climate: University of Copenhagen
    • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • SQL Window Functions for Analytics: Coursera Project Network
    • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Iteration Planning and PI in Scaled Agile Framework: Board Infinity
    • Design of Digital Circuits with VHDL Programming: 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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