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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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      Packt

      LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (102-500)

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), General Networking, Linux Commands, Scripting, Security Controls, Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Hunting, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Security, Email Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Building Applications with DeepSeek

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Technology Strategies, Software Engineering Tools, Agentic systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      REST Assured Java - Creating a Book Store Application

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Authentications, Test Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Software Testing, Java, JSON, User Accounts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      LangChain Course for LLM Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Unstructured Data, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Agentic systems, Text Mining

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Maven Course for Build Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Build Tools, CI/CD, Software Configuration Management, Version Control, Java, Software Versioning, Configuration Management, Mac OS, Software Installation, Development Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Modern Frontend Web Development: HTML & CSS Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Maintainability, Javascript, Design Elements And Principles, Semantic Web

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Integrity, Data Integration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Data Maintenance, Databases, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Data Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Variance Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Style Guides, Typography, Animations, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Color Matching

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (102-500): Packt
    • Cyber Security Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Building Applications with DeepSeek: Board Infinity
    • REST Assured Java - Creating a Book Store Application: EDUCBA
    • LangChain Course for LLM Application Development: Simplilearn
    • Generative AI Models and Transformer Networks Certification: Simplilearn
    • Maven Course for Build Automation: Simplilearn
    • Modern Frontend Web Development: HTML & CSS Foundations: Skillshare
    • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
    • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced: Macquarie University

    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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