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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

      Advanced Java Programming and Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Java Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Import/Export, Test Automation, Apache, Debugging, File Management, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Como publicar sus diseños corporativos en Slack con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media Content, Shared Media, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Multimedia, Business Communication, Digital Publishing, Marketing Communications, Account Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      React Beginner Project: Build a Color Picker Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create an Admin Dashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Chart.js, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), UI Components, Dashboard, HTML and CSS, Data Visualization, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Web Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Decision Making, Communication, Culture Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Blender Techniques for Realistic Vegetation

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Créer du contenu pour les réseaux sociaux avec Piktochart

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Foundations of Unreal Engine 5 and Basic Environment Design

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), UI Components, Game Design, Scalability, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Design

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Creating Impactful Data Visualizations with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Integrity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Sheets - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Google Sheets, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Prompt Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Asynchronism using .NET Core: Implement a banking system

      Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Transaction Processing, Application Development, .NET Framework, Systems Integration, Data Access, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Advanced Java Programming and Web Development: Packt
    • Como publicar sus diseños corporativos en Slack con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • React Beginner Project: Build a Color Picker Tool: Scrimba
    • Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create an Admin Dashboard: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced Blender Techniques for Realistic Vegetation: Packt
    • Créer du contenu pour les réseaux sociaux avec Piktochart: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Unreal Engine 5 and Basic Environment Design: Packt
    • Creating Impactful Data Visualizations with Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Gemini in Google Sheets - Español: Google Cloud

    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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