Autocracy Courses and Certifications

Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

47 ratings

Explore China's political-economic system, leadership dynamics, policy-making processes, societal engagement, and future prospects in this comprehensive analysis of Chinese politics.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

TED

How to Defend Democracy and Fight Autocracy

Discover a powerful firsthand account of fighting autocracy through the lens of Venezuelan activist Leopoldo Lopez, exploring strategies to unite globally and defend democratic values worldwide.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

RSA Conference

Autocracy or Democracy - Which is Better at AI

Explore how political systems shape AI development and implementation, examining whether autocratic or democratic societies are better positioned to harness AI's beneficial potential.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Becker Friedman Institute University of Chicago

Laboratories of Autocracy - What Happens When China Shuts Down Its Policy Experiments

Explore how China's shift from local policy experimentation to centralized governance impacts economic outcomes through analysis of 3.7 million government documents.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Carl Schmitt: Politics and Conflict (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Examine the provocative legacy of Carl Schmitt, whose stark vision of politics as a struggle between friend and enemy continues to shape debates across the ideological spectrum.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Dictatorship: in Theory and Practice (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Examine how the concept of dictatorship has evolved from a temporary form of emergency rule to a defining concern of modern political thought.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

What is Fascism? Economy, Society, and State (Live Online)

32 ratings at CourseHorse

Examine the institutional and economic foundations of fascism, exploring its governing systems, civic roles, and ideological frameworks.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Making Democracy Fit for Climate

Explore the complex relationship between democracy and climate action, examining challenges, potential reforms, and innovative approaches to address the climate crisis within democratic systems.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Foundations of Western Civilization II: A History of the Modern Western World

189 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Expand your understanding into the depth and breadth of an unprecedented period in world history with an expert historian as your guide.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Utopia and Terror in the 20th Century

148 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Join an award-winning professor of history to examine a full century of our most violent history with the goal of understanding the roots of terror in order to prevent even greater horrors in the centuries to come.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

CEC;  Central University of Punjab

Political Sociology

1 rating

Explore key concepts, theories, and processes in political sociology, focusing on Indian context. Gain tools to analyze everyday society, politics, and social movements.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Mexico's Economy: Current Prospects and History

1 rating

Explore Mexico's economic journey, from challenges to regional leadership, and its unique development under one-party rule. Gain insights into its current standing and future prospects.

• Marginal Revolution University
• 4-5 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Labour History

71 ratings at iversity

Explore how past labour movements' struggles with democracy, migration, and social change inform today's challenges and future strategies.

• iversity
• 5 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Global Campus of Human Rights

Women at the Forefront of Democratic Change

Explore women's pivotal role in pro-democracy movements worldwide, examining historical patterns, resistance strategies, and their impact on building resilient democratic institutions and social change.

• Independent
• 4 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

TED

Stand with Ukraine in the Fight against Evil

Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov delivers a powerful call to action, urging global leaders to support Ukraine against Putin's tyranny, emphasizing the urgent need to confront evil and choose freedom over oppression.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk