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: 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

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Diplomacy, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Anthropology, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Morehouse College
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Childhood Education and Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Instructional Strategies, Public Policies, Child Development, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Sociology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Governmental Accounting, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Budget Management, Economics, Budgeting, Fiscal Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months