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    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

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      University of Minnesota

      Simulation Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Simulations, Process Analysis, Probability, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis

      4.5
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI)

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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, Web Development, Software Development Tools, UI Components, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence, Javascript, Software Engineering, Machine Learning

      4.5
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      68 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application

      Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Python Programming

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Risk Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Generative AI Agents, Initiative and Leadership, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Technology Strategies, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Continuous Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Asset Security

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Asset Management, Information Management, Data Governance, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Compliance Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Database Creation and Modeling using MYSQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Business Intelligence, Servers

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Geodesign: Change Your World

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Interactive Data Visualization, Systems Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Solution Design, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Issue, Cultural Responsiveness

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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Timelines, Persona Development, Product Planning, Product Development, Collaborative Software, User Centered Design, Innovation, Collaboration, Teamwork

      4.4
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Technical Communication, Ideation, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, UI/UX Research, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, MongoDB

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create website videos with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Content Creation, Presentations, Video Editing, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Graphic Design, Web Design, Video Production, Content Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Simulation Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to JavaScript: Coursera Project Network
    • Github CoPilot for Beginners: Write Software With AI: Coursera Project Network
    • Flask for Beginners: Creating an Application: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Risk Management Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Asset Security: Packt
    • Database Creation and Modeling using MYSQL Workbench: Coursera Project Network
    • Geodesign: Change Your World: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Natural Language Processing: 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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