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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability
★ 4.7 (382) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Human Development, Education and Training
★ 4.7 (546) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Peer Review, Policy Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Economics, Security Strategy
★ 4.7 (346) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Sustainability Standards, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Team Collaboration, Influencing, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management
★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History
★ 4.5 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology
★ 4.7 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Family Law, Social Sciences, Ancient History, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Public Affairs, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Regulations, Labor Compliance, Stakeholder Communications, Land Management, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Political Sciences
★ 4.7 (355) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Psychology, Human Development, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research
★ 4.6 (173) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months