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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Feature Engineering en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Tensorflow, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Modeling, Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Network Security, General Networking, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Real Time Data, Security Strategy, Network Analysis, Network Protocols

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yad Vashem

      Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Programming Languages Ⅱ

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Scripting Languages, Software Design, Extensible Languages and XML

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Software Design Patterns

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      25 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Foundations of Modern Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Requirements, Project Closure, Operational Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Operational Efficiency, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Natural Resource Management, Material Handling, Prospecting and Qualification, Environmental Monitoring

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      Design and Detailing of RCC elements

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Estimating, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Construction Engineering, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Building Codes, Building Design, Design Specifications, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Drawings, Estimation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Codio

      Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), React.js, Authentications, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Javascript

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      26 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Application Deployment, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Interactive Data Visualization

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • P

      Peking University

      生物演化

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Environment, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Systems Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Simulation and Simulation Software, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      37 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection: Coursera Project Network
    • Feature Engineering en Español: Google Cloud
    • Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies: Coursera Project Network
    • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
    • Programming Languages Ⅱ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen: DeepLearning.AI
    • Foundations of Modern Mining: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Design and Detailing of RCC elements: L&T EduTech
    • Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework: Codio
    • Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R: 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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