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.

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Public Affairs, Economics, Political Sciences, Digital Communications, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Public Safety and National Security, Trend Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Research, Social Sciences, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Public Administration, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Self-Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Governance, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Public History
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Policy Development, Social Justice, Social Work, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Advocacy, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Climate Change Programs, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Investments, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Fraud detection, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Diplomacy, Governance, Security Strategy, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Technology Strategies, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Management, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months