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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Political Sciences, Combinatorics, Social Sciences, Decision Intelligence, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking, General Mathematics, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Social Justice, Diplomacy, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Regulations, Tax Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Case Studies, Economics, Sociology
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social and Human Services, Community Development, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Sociology, Interactive Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Team Collaboration, Community Organizing, Community Development, Immigration Law, Community Outreach, Intercultural Competence, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Cultural Sensitivity, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Human Services, Social Work, Developmental Disabilities, Social Justice, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, 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