Political Science Courses and Certifications

Law, Governance, and Public Policy

Explore democracy's role in development through comparative analysis of governance systems, policy outcomes, and the relationship between law, justice, and public policy effectiveness.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sciences Po

Data and Urban Governance

Explore how big data transforms urban governance, impacting local politics, algorithms, citizen roles, and anonymity. Gain insights into digital-era city management and policy implementation.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Theories of Public Policy

Explore political, social, and economic contexts shaping policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation through theories, frameworks, and real-world case studies.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

American Government: Help and Review

Comprehensive review of American government, covering constitutional democracy, political institutions, civil rights, and policy-making. Ideal for exam preparation and deepening understanding of the U.S. political system.

• Study.com
• 1 day 17 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

University of North Texas

Pathways to Civic Engagement

Explore diverse civic engagement pathways, develop skills for community impact, and examine social issues while reflecting on personal values and responsibilities in a democratic society.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

University of Lausanne

HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies

Explore urban health system design, policies, and governance for prevention and resilience. Learn to create scenarios and conduct health impact assessments for urban environments.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Global Affairs Explained: The Fundamentals

Explore political, historical, and theoretical contexts shaping today's interconnected world and global decision-making processes.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Global Affairs Explained

Gain insights into fundamental principles shaping global affairs, international system management, and 21st-century challenges through this Council on Foreign Relations specialization.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

AP World History: Help and Review

Comprehensive review covering world history from ancient times to modern era, ideal for exam preparation and catching up on coursework.

• Study.com
• 2 days 11 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

Discover how to design and implement effective public policies with focus on last-mile delivery, ensuring real-world impact through evidence-based strategies and inclusive approaches.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Making of US Foreign Policy

Comprehensive exploration of US foreign policy evolution, institutions, global role, and economic influence, from founding to present-day challenges and international relations.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 hours 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

Explore power dynamics in international relations through case studies of great, middle, and small powers. Analyze foreign policy strategies and their impact on global affairs.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Packt

GRC Fundamentals - Learn Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Master governance, risk, and compliance fundamentals through interactive learning, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises to implement effective GRC programs in any organization.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Program Design and Evaluation

Master program design and evaluation fundamentals to operationalize public policies, coordinate stakeholders, and assess development effectiveness using OECD criteria.

• Coursera
• 2 days 3 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

CLEP Social Sciences and History: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive study guide covering U.S. and world history, political science, geography, economics, and social sciences for CLEP exam preparation. Includes video lessons and quizzes for effective learning.

• Study.com
• 53 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course