Political Science Courses and Certifications

Coursera

Procurement for Governments

Master the fundamentals of public sector purchasing, from transparency principles to procurement lifecycles. Learn to navigate government spending decisions, manage contracts effectively, and uphold ethical standards in public procurement.

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

Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

Explore how countries navigate complex international relations, use policy tools, create laws, and cooperate through organizations to manage global economics and security challenges.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

(ISC)²

Foundations of Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Master GRC fundamentals including frameworks, risk management, control implementation, and compliance maintenance for cybersecurity professionals seeking comprehensive governance expertise.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

International Organizations and Policy Regimes

Explore how international organizations shape global governance, economic development, and policy responses to challenges like climate change, migration, and poverty through theoretical and empirical analysis.

• Coursera
• 1 day 19 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Western Europe Since 1945

Explore post-1945 Western Europe's history, from Cold War to EU formation, covering major events, national developments, and governmental systems of key European countries.

• Study.com
• 17 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Identity and Policy

Explore how identity shapes society, politics, and policy through global examples, analyzing affirmative action, nationalism, and identity politics across different cultural contexts.

• Coursera
• 2 days 13 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Complexity and Public Policy

Explore wicked policy problems like climate change and inequality through complexity theory, computational modeling, and innovative evaluation methods for effective governance.

• Coursera
• 2 days 9 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities

Explore the complex policy landscape of climate change, from government strategies to international agreements, learning to evaluate options, costs, benefits, and ethical challenges in global climate action.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Global Affairs Explained: Twenty-First Century Challenges

Explore interconnected global challenges from migration to AI, understanding how policymakers navigate complex twenty-first century issues and their worldwide impacts.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Degree

M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

Develop a global perspective on international relations, foreign policy, and security. Gain expertise in diplomacy, conflict resolution, geopolitics, and strategic analysis for diverse career paths in international affairs.

• Coursera
• Self-Paced
• $6,000.00

Degree

M.A. in Public Policy

Interdisciplinary approach to analyze contemporary issues, develop analytical skills, and gain real-world policymaking exposure. Equips professionals for leadership roles in public policy and development.

• Coursera
• Self-Paced
• $6,000.00

NMTA Social Science (303): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive study guide covering world history, geography, political science, and economics for teacher certification exam preparation.

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

Coursera

Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector

Discover strategies for fostering innovation in public services through real-world examples like Estonia's E-Residency and Singapore's Smart Nation, focusing on technology adoption, change management, and service enhancement.

• Coursera
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Praxis Social Studies: Content Knowledge (5081) Prep

Comprehensive preparation for Praxis Social Studies exam, covering U.S. and world history, political science, geography, economics, and social sciences. Includes practice materials for effective exam readiness.

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

U.S. Government: Lesson Plans & Resources

Comprehensive resources for educators to plan engaging U.S. government lessons, covering key topics like branches of government, federalism, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

• Study.com
• 22 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course