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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Arctic Meltdown

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Monitoring, Socioeconomics, Environmental Resource Management, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Economics, Transportation Operations, Water Resources, Global Positioning Systems, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Simulations, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Ingeniería nuclear para principiantes

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Assurance, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ggplot2, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Sensory Science: The Senses

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Anatomy, Human Factors, Psychology, Experimentation, Chemistry, Biology, Neurology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Management, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Research, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Developing Machine Learning Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Home Health Care, Personal Care, Long Term Care, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Stress Management, Empathy, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Analytical Skills

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Houston

      Preparing for the AP Physics 1 Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Basic Electrical Systems, Physics, Vibrations, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling

      4.3
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Governance, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Civil Engineering, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Decision Making, Quantitative Research, Public Policies, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Economics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Advanced Deep Learning Techniques for Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Matlab, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Performance Tuning, Data Synthesis, Medical Imaging, Interoperability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Data Storage, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Arctic Meltdown: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ingeniería nuclear para principiantes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression: Coursera Project Network
    • Deep Learning: Illinois Tech
    • Sensory Science: The Senses: University of California, Davis
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University
    • Developing Machine Learning Solutions: Amazon Web Services
    • Aprender a ser cuidador de personas con condiciones crónicas: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Preparing for the AP Physics 1 Exam: University of Houston
    • Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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