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.

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Regulations, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Stakeholder Communications, Land Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Education and Training, Social Impact, Psychology, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, Journalism, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Stakeholder Analysis, Automation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Safety Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Public History, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation
★ 4.7 (505) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research
★ 4.5 (407) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Diplomacy, Social Justice, Culture, Governance, Sociology, Security Strategy
★ 4.8 (519) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Financial Systems, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Financial Trading, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, International Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis
★ 4.7 (416) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Human Development, Education and Training
★ 4.7 (539) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability
★ 4.7 (382) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Economics, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Security Strategy, Natural Resource Management
★ 4.7 (343) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar
★ 4.7 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Sociology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Political Sciences
★ 4.7 (343) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks