Political Science courses can help you learn about government structures, political theories, international relations, and public policy analysis. You can build skills in critical thinking, data interpretation, and effective communication, that support analyzing political systems and crafting informed arguments. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing political data, simulation models for understanding electoral processes, and case study methods to evaluate policy impacts.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Public Safety and National Security, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Process Flow Diagrams, User Accounts, Process Mapping, Organizational Structure, Data Visualization, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Version Control, Collaborative Software, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Computer Programming Tools, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Communication, Team Management, Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Team Building, Decision Making, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Biological Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Simulations, Chemical Engineering, Model Evaluation, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Probability
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Social Sciences, Digital Transformation, Governance, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Political Sciences, Economics, Information Privacy, Policy Analysis, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Web Design, Maintainability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Semantic Web, Color Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, People Development, Team Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Anatomy, Health Promotion, Human Musculoskeletal System
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Network Analysis, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks