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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Land Management, Community Development, Labor Relations, Risk Management, Health And Safety Standards, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion
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

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 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

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Affairs, Community Organizing, Policy Development, International Relations, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement
Intermediate · 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

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

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

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Land Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Regulations, Social Impact, Community Health, Stakeholder Communications, Labor Relations, Risk Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity
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