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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making
★ 4.9 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Governance, Data Sharing, Digital Transformation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computing Platforms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy
★ 4.7 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Case Studies, Cybersecurity, Crisis Management, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Issue, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Music, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Culture, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Media and Communications, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Environmental Science, Writing
★ 4.2 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Health And Safety Standards, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Social Media Management, Facebook, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Leadership, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis
★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Cryptography, Investments, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Price Negotiation, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Financial Regulation, Cyber Risk, Production Process
★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities
★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Biostatistics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Key Infrastructure, Healthcare Ethics, Encryption, Cryptography, Gerontology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Occupational Health, Telehealth, Leadership, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Health Systems
Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months
O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Surveys, Data Ethics, Environmental Laws, Sampling (Statistics), Social Sciences, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Reports, Matplotlib, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Tax, Complex Problem Solving
Degree · 1 - 4 Years