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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into AI

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Analytical Skills, Natural Language Processing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      HTML for Beginners: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, Web Applications, JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Database Management, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Distributed Computing, Postman API Platform

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
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      Maven Analytics

      Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Intro to TensorFlow en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Import/Export, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      137 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to SQL Window Functions

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      天文探秘

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Simulations, Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Exploratorium

      Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Laboratory Experience, Constructive Feedback, Learning Strategies, Experimentation, Physics, Scientific Methods, Investigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Robotic Process Automation, Failure Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Learn Tailwind CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, UI Components

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Sales Teams

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Development, Customer experience improvement, Sales Operations, Generative AI Agents, Customer Engagement, Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Business Ethics

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • How to Get Into AI: University of Leeds
    • HTML for Beginners: Getting Started: Coursera Project Network
    • MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS: EDUCBA
    • Microsoft Copilot for Excel: AI-Powered Data Analysis: Maven Analytics
    • Intro to TensorFlow en Español: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to SQL Window Functions: Coursera Project Network
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • 天文探秘: Nanjing University
    • Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers: Exploratorium
    • Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation: 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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