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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Political Sciences, Combinatorics, Social Sciences, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking, General Mathematics, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, European History, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Sociology, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Economics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Research, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Tax, Policy Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Fiscal Management, Growth Strategies, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Game Theory, Computational Thinking, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Information Technology, Sociology, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Governance, Advocacy, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fundraising, Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability, Strategic Partnership, Coordination
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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