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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Practices, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Oncology, Biology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Program Evaluation, Governance, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Work, Community Development, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Media and Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Labor Relations, Risk Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Case Studies, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Automation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Vision, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The George Washington University
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Health Policy, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Data Storytelling, Innovation, Decision Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months