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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Administration, Public Policies, Analytics, Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, R Programming, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Public Affairs, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Governance, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Case Law, Court Systems, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, International Relations, Governance, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Governance, Social Impact, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Corporate Sustainability, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Climate Change Adaptation, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Organizing, Environment, Lobbying, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Game Theory, Social Sciences, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Network Model, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Informatics, Web Analytics and SEO, Computer Science, Market Dynamics, Sociology, Behavioral Economics, Bidding, Political Sciences, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sociology, Financial Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Policy Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Business Economics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Public Administration, Community Organizing, Political Sciences, Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months