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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      Edible Insects

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Responsible AI for Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Ethics, Psychotherapy, Patient Assistance, Mental Health Therapies, Information Privacy, Diversity Awareness, Data Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Explainable AI: Scene Classification and GradCam Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • P

      Peking University

      电磁学上——恒定电场

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating Systems, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Tokyo

      Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Language Learning, Literacy, Engineering Documentation, Science and Research, Engineering, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Time Series

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Reporting, Forecasting, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Network Security, Load Balancing, Cloud Security, Network Routing, Firewall

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Heat Maps, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Community Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
    • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Responsible AI for Mental Health: Northeastern University
    • Explainable AI: Scene Classification and GradCam Visualization : Coursera Project Network
    • 电磁学上——恒定电场: Peking University
    • Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
    • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2: The University of Tokyo
    • Introduction to Time Series: Illinois Tech
    • Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Network Engineer Journey: Google Cloud
    • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    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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