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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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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Relational Databases, Programming Principles, Databases, Command-Line Interface, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, System Programming, Functional Design, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Data Validation, Software Development, Interoperability, Debugging

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Use AI Responsibly

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Data Collection, Data Security, Analysis, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python Pyramid - Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Verification And Validation, Software Testing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Test Case, Functional Testing, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Integration Testing, Application Frameworks, Secure Coding, Restful API, Server Side, Application Security, File Management, Configuration Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Electric Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, Schematic Diagrams, Emerging Technologies, Environment and Resource Management

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      Northeastern University

      Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Microsoft

      The R Programming Starter Course

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, R Programming, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Program Development, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Core Java

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Data Structures, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Web Development, File Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Photo Editing, Web Analytics, Marketing Psychology, Graphic and Visual Design, Performance Metric, Marketing Design, Design, Photography, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Creativity

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      University of Cape Town

      Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Biology, World History, Ancient History, Microbiology

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      Northeastern University

      Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Big Data, Data Transformation, Data Structures, Python Programming

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      ¿Ves la Erosión? Claves para Identificarla

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Policy, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Rust Programming Essentials: Pearson
    • Use AI Responsibly: Google
    • Python Pyramid - Advanced: EDUCBA
    • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
    • Foundations for Data Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering: Dartmouth College
    • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
    • Core Java: LearnQuest
    • Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks: Skillshare
    • Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions: University of Cape Town

    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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