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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Environment, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Simulations, Biology, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Seaborn, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Automation, Data Science, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Stanford University

      Child Nutrition and Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Food Safety and Sanitation, Child Health, Working With Children, Community Health, Parent Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Advocacy, Nutrition and Diet, Energy and Utilities, Persuasive Communication, Political Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biology, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychology, Sociology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Advanced Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, SQL, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Pandas (Python Package), Professional Networking

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New AI skills
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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Tableau Software, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Research, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, User Story, Web Design, Design Reviews, Usability, Presentations, User Experience, Design Research, Ideation, User Centered Design, Mockups

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      90K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Python for Data Science, AI & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Automation, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API), Pandas (Python Package), Programming Principles, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Molecular Biology, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, Data Analysis, R Programming, Computational Thinking, Jupyter

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Applied Data Science: IBM
    • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
    • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London
    • IBM Data Science: IBM
    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Google UX Design: Google

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Political Science

    Political science is an area of study that focuses on government and politics at various levels. When you study political science, you look at the factors that drive decisions and actions as well as their consequences. You can observe national, state, or local politics and examine how they work, and you can focus on international politics. Political scientists study theories about political systems and compare different types of governments and how they work. They also look at the history of political movements and how those movements have affected today's political climate. Interactions between nations and other international actors also drive the study of political science.‎

    Learning about political science can help you better understand how society works in the world around you. When you build a base of knowledge of how government and its systems work, you'll understand the news better and you'll have a better grasp of how various policy decisions will affect you and others. The historical context of political science also gives you insight into how past events have affected and driven current trends. An understanding of political science can help you not only find a career in politics, but it also allows you to make more informed decisions as a voter and make your voice heard as a citizen.‎

    People who study political science often work in governmental or non-governmental organizations, for campaigns, or as lobbyists. Once you've completed your studies in political science, you can find jobs as a policy analyst or consultant at a think tank that helps comment on and shape public policy. You may be able to write about politics as a journalist or columnist as well. There are often job opportunities for people with backgrounds in political science in the fields of law and business, and universities hire political science professors too.‎

    Online courses on Coursera can give you a broad foundation of the concepts behind political science, as well as its practical applications. You can begin with courses that explain the basics then move on to more specialized topics like the American Constitution, politics in urban environments, and the moral foundations of political science. Whether you want to better engage as a citizen or look for a new career in the political science field, online courses on Coursera can help.‎

    Online Political Science courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Political Science skills. Choose from a wide range of Political Science courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Political Science, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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