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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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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Pollution Prevention, Sanitation, Environment, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Public Health, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Radiation Protection, Environmental Monitoring, Community Health, Chronic Diseases

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      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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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology of the Self

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Goal Setting, Scientific Methods, Research, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Security

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls

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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Linux Terminal

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Minnesota

      Optimization for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Process Optimization, Analytics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Linear Algebra, Graphing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Getting Started with Machine Learning at the Edge on Arm

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Wrangling, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Technical Communication, Artificial Intelligence

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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Responsible AI for Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, ChatGPT, Mental Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity, Information Privacy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Risk Mitigation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Terraform, Cloud Services, Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Deep Learning with PyTorch : Generative Adversarial Network

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Workplace Psychological Health and Safety: University of Alberta
    • Psychology of the Self : American Psychological Association
    • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
    • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera Project Network
    • Optimization for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Getting Started with Machine Learning at the Edge on Arm: Arm
    • Generative AI for Data Visualization and Data Storytelling: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Responsible AI for Mental Health: Northeastern University
    • Network Principles in Practice: Cloud Networking: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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