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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Social Impact, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, World History, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, European History, Public History, Oral Expression, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Policy Development, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Immigration Law, Diversity Programs, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, World History, Program Evaluation, Economics, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making, Tax, Resource Allocation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Data Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration, Data Management, Data Sharing, Digital Transformation, Policy Analysis, Big Data, Driving engagement, Algorithms, Computing Platforms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks