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.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Social Justice, Political Sciences
★ 4.8 (558) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Creativity
★ 4.5 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Digital Communications, Culture, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development
★ 4.9 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Sociology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Economics
★ 4.7 (383) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication
★ 4.7 (853) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, European History, Environmental Issue, Governance, Economic Development, Trend Analysis
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking, General Mathematics, Psychology
★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Governance
★ 4.8 (116) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Environment, Lobbying, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance
★ 4.7 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Political Sciences, Community Organizing, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Media and Communications, Policy Development, Health Policy, Discussion Facilitation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Environmental Policy, Court Systems, Public Administration, Governance, European History, Program Evaluation
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months