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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.

Popular Politics Courses and Certifications


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    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Human Services, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Outreach, Sociology, Social Impact, Child Development, Human Development, Culture, Systems Thinking

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    The University of Melbourne

    Contemporary India

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Diplomacy, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics, Diversity Awareness, Market Dynamics

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    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Cryptography, Usability, Software Testing

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    Morehouse College

    Activism in Sports and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Affairs, Sociology, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing

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    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

    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

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Psychology, Human Development, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Neurology, Public Affairs, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Democratic Governance and Policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Case Studies, Economics, Sociology

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    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    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
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    The University of Melbourne

    How Music Can Change Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Human Services, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Needs Assessment

    4.9
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, International Relations, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Demography, Business, Security Strategy

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular politics courses

  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • Contemporary India : The University of Melbourne
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
  • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Democratic Governance and Policymaking: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University

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