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American Government Courses

American Government courses can help you learn about the Constitution, the legislative process, civil rights, and the role of the executive branch. You can build skills in critical analysis of policies, understanding electoral systems, and engaging in civic discussions. Many courses introduce tools such as data visualization software for analyzing voting trends and legislative tracking tools that help you follow policy changes and their impacts.

Popular American Government Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

    4.8 stars, 690 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (690) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Governance

    4.7 stars, 381 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (381) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Planning, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 528 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (528) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Surgery, Preventative Care

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, Managed Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medicaid, Health Policy, Utilization Management, Payment Systems

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Governance

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Social Justice, Culture, Writing

    4.4 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Sociology, Culture Transformation, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

    Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Labor Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Reconstructing America's Story

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Public History, Political Sciences

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    The Strategy of Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Writing, B2B Sales, Auditing

    4.5 stars, 5.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (5.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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