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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      Microsoft

      Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistical Methods, Spatial Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology

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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Embedded Systems, Microservices, Cybersecurity, Wireless Networks, Cloud Technologies, Serial Peripheral Interface, Telecommunications, API Design

      4.6
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Service Level, Software Engineering, System Testing, Scalability, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Architecture, Predictive Modeling, Data Architecture, Database Management, Systems Architecture, Test Automation, Software Development, Software Testing, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Web Applications, Distributed Computing, Microservices, Big Data

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      3.5
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      100 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Code Review, Microsoft Visual Studio, Test Case, GitHub, Application Development, Software Documentation, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Debugging, Maintainability, Generative AI Agents, Computer Programming, Project Planning, Performance Tuning, Project Management

      4.5
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Seaborn, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, NumPy, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Software Documentation, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Histogram, Data Manipulation, Maintainability

      4.6
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      NIIT

      Frontend Development using React

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ajax, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, UI Components, Mobile Development, Web Development, Test Case, Network Routing

      3.4
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Codio

      Java Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

      4.5
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Network Protocols, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Security, Large Language Modeling, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, ChatGPT, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Workflow Automation using Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process Automation, Business Process Improvement, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Workflow Management, Marketing Automation, Automation, Generative AI, Blogs, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging, Social Media Content, Content Creation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introducción al desarrollo de apps móviles para Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Gradle, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Kotlin, Development Environment, Java, User Interface (UI)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Amazon Bedrock - Getting Started with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Resilience, Leadership and Management, Mental Health, People Management, Personal Development, Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Culture Transformation, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Trustworthiness, Employee Engagement, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Communication

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Visualization for Data Analysis with Power BI: Microsoft
    • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Optimizing Your Workflow with GitHub Copilot and VS Code: Microsoft
    • BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Frontend Development using React: NIIT
    • Java Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • The Complete Ethical Hacking Course: Packt
    • Workflow Automation using Generative AI: Simplilearn
    • Introducción al desarrollo de apps móviles para Android: Meta

    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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