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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Network Model, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Market Analysis, Economics, Bidding, Behavioral Economics, Analysis, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (114) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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, Human Resource Management, Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Project Documentation, Policy Development, Knowledge Transfer, Relationship Management, Organizational Change, Change Management
★ 4.9 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Business, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Commercialization, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Budgeting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.3 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Policy Development, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.7 (246) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar
★ 4.7 (277) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research
★ 4.5 (408) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Economics
★ 4.8 (211) · Beginner · 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, Human Factors
★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance
★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Security Controls, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Usability, Software Testing
★ 4.8 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Social and Human Services, Working With Children, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Sociology, Child Development, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Case Studies, Human Development, Media and Communications
★ 4.8 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Community Outreach, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months