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    Political science courses can help you learn how governments function, how policies are made, and how political systems shape societies around the world.

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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      Google Cloud

      Launching into Machine Learning 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data, Performance Tuning, Regression Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Typescript in React: Get started

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, React.js, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Peking University

      软件工程

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Tools, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Unit Testing, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Systems Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      How Google does Machine Learning 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Sustainable Consumption and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Science, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Control Systems, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Water Resources, Embedded Systems, Architecture and Construction, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming Tools, Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, System Requirements, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Secure Coding, Cloud-Based Integration, Systems Integration, IT Security Architecture, System Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Innovation, Encryption, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Continuous Delivery and Managing Builds with Azure DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Git (Version Control System)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Continuous Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Integration Testing, DevOps, Secure Coding, Systems Integration, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Maintainability, GitHub, Automation, Version Control, Program Development, Debugging

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Test Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Software Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things V2: DragonBoard™ bring up and community ecosystem

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Software, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Linux, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Command-Line Interface, Computer Hardware

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Launching into Machine Learning 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Typescript in React: Get started: Coursera Project Network
    • 软件工程: Peking University
    • Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R: Coursera Project Network
    • How Google does Machine Learning 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
    • Aprendizajes en Ingeniería y Agricultura con Arduino: Construcción y automatización de un invernadero: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: EIT Digital
    • Continuous Delivery and Managing Builds with Azure DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Continuous Integration: University of California, Davis

    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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