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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications, Differential Equations, Estimation

      4.6
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Reporting, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Matlab, Data Processing, Technical Communication, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Building API Test Automation Framework Using Rest Assured

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Restful API, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Java Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Data Visualization with R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Mapping, Animations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Community Outreach, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Advanced JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Debugging, Performance Tuning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Jupyter, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Scientific Visualization

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Java Database Connectivity

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Hibernate (Java), PL/SQL, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Database Design, Databases, Java, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Query Languages, Database Management, Database Systems, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Zn and Ni Based Batteries

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Electrical Systems, Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes, Environmental Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World: MathWorks
    • Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project: Michigan State University
    • Building API Test Automation Framework Using Rest Assured: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Data Visualization with R: Johns Hopkins University
    • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College
    • Wetland Science and Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cervical Cancer Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced JavaScript: Scrimba
    • Visualizing Filters of a CNN using TensorFlow: Coursera Project Network

    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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