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.

Morehouse College
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Project Documentation, Policy Development, Knowledge Transfer, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Change, Change Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, Social Studies, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Social Justice, Diplomacy, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Regulations, Tax Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
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
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Market Dynamics, General Finance, Analysis, AI literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Sharing, Program Evaluation, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Data Quality, Research, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Social Justice, Case Studies
Mixed · 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, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Regulations, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Stakeholder Communications, Land Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Diagram Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks