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.

Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Physiology, General Medicine, Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Oncology, Biology, Biochemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Culture, Media and Communications, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Systems Integration, Environmental Science, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Health Policy, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Agentic systems, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Human Services, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Storytelling
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Risk Mitigation, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Case Studies, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Issue, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Cryptography, Investments, Asset Protection, Market Dynamics, Cryptographic Protocols, FinTech, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Financial Market, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Key Management, Cyber Risk
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Public Affairs, Facebook, Political Sciences, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Policy Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Petroleum Industry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Community Development, Culture, Cultural Diversity, European History, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Journalism, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Affairs, Governance, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months