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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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      Edureka

      Go for Cloud and Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Go (Programming Language), Microservices, Containerization, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Software Development, System Monitoring, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Integration Testing

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      The DMAIC Framework - Define and Measure Phase

      Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Project Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Customer experience improvement, Quality Improvement, Quality Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Fundamentos de TypeScript

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Precast System

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Building Design, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Technical Standard

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Compliance Management, Accountability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Communication, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Joining Data in R using dplyr

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Transformation, Data Management

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Основы травматологии

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI and Model Selection

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      LangChain and Workflow Design Course

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Media and Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Data Studio: Qwik Start

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Management

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Go for Cloud and Networks: Edureka
    • The DMAIC Framework - Define and Measure Phase: SkillUp
    • Fundamentos de TypeScript: Universidad de los Andes
    • Design of Precast System: L&T EduTech
    • L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback : University of Michigan
    • Joining Data in R using dplyr: Coursera Project Network
    • Основы травматологии: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Generative AI and Model Selection: Vanderbilt University
    • LangChain and Workflow Design Course: Simplilearn

    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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