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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Psychology, Policy Analysis, Resilience, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Anatomy, Empathy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Clasificación de imágenes: ¿cómo reconocer el contenido de una imagen?

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Spatial Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Histogram, Artificial Neural Networks

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Learn Generative AI with LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Computer Vision, Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, User Flows, Customer Service, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming

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      New York University

      Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Market Dynamics, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Technical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Differential Equations, Physics, Probability & Statistics

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Geospatial Technology for Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Construction, Construction Management, Global Positioning Systems, Civil Engineering, Survey Creation, Image Analysis, 3D Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Driven Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Importing Data in the Tidyverse

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Web Scraping, Tidyverse (R Package), JSON, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Relational Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), R Programming, Databases, SQL, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Structures, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Science of Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, Neurology, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Geriatrics, Anatomy, Electrical Engineering, Biology, Research

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundational Mathematics for AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Linear Algebra, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Statistical Modeling, Algebra, Integral Calculus

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Test Case, OpenAI, Debugging, Issue Tracking, Performance Testing, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Using SAS Viya REST APIs with Python and R

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Deep Learning, R Programming, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Image Analysis, Text Mining, Machine Learning Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Programming, Restful API, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
    • Clasificación de imágenes: ¿cómo reconocer el contenido de una imagen?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka
    • Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT: Coursera Project Network
    • Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Geospatial Technology for Construction : L&T EduTech
    • Data Driven Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Importing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundational Mathematics for AI: Johns Hopkins University

    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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