Politics courses can help you learn about political theory, governance structures, electoral systems, and public policy analysis. You can build skills in critical thinking, debate techniques, and effective communication strategies. Many courses introduce tools like data analysis software for interpreting political trends and survey tools for gauging public opinion, that support understanding voter behavior and shaping campaign strategies.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, New Business Development, Budgeting, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Human Development, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, Sociology, World History, Social Sciences, Land Management, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Design Thinking, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance, Case Studies, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Case Law, Legal Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Lobbying, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Social Impact, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Economics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Financial Regulation, Market Analysis, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Neurology, Legal Proceedings
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months