Democracy Courses and Certifications

College of DuPage

Guardrails of Democracy - The Role of Separation of Powers Today

Explore how the U.S. Constitution's separation of powers serves as democracy's guardrails, maintaining checks and balances across government branches in today's political landscape.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Leading with Moral Courage in a Divided Democracy

Explore how faith-informed leaders navigate extremism and civic division while fostering belonging and justice in democratic society through candid dialogue.

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

Utrecht University

Inequality and Democracy

65 ratings at Coursera

Explore the complex relationship between economic inequality and democracy, examining key issues like lobbying, tax avoidance, and alternative economic systems through an interdisciplinary lens.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Athenian Democracy: Origins, Aspirations, and Realities (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the revolutionary birth of Athenian democracy — a radical reimagining of political identity rooted in place, not lineage.

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

Thucydides and the Fall of Athenian Democracy (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the profound insights of Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War in this compelling course.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science Credential

Ethics of AI

Explore ethical dilemmas and advantages of AI while developing critical thinking skills to evaluate workplace inequalities and governmental responsibilities in AI deployment.

• GetSmarter
• 3 weeks, 7 hours/week
• 1st Jun, 2026
• Paid Course

Workshop on Deliberative Democracy and Dispute Resolution

Explore the intersection of dispute resolution and deliberative democracy in this two-day conference, featuring discussions on public will, representative democracy, power, rights, and mediation biases.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

America Through Foreign Eyes

409 ratings at Coursera

Explore diverse international perspectives on American culture, society, and influence through the eyes of African, Chinese, French, Mexican, and Russian observers, examining key themes like democracy, globalization, and cultural impact.

• Coursera
• 1 day 11 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Athenian Democracy and the Rise of the Athenian Empire - Lecture 15

1 rating

Explore the transformation of the Delian League into the Athenian empire, the rise of Athens as Sparta's rival, and the mechanics of Athenian democracy compared to modern American democracy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Persian Wars - Lecture 12: The Development of Athenian Democracy

1 rating

Explore the rise of Athenian democracy, from tyranny to self-governance. Learn about Cleisthenes's reforms, the restructuring of tribes, and the practice of ostracism in protecting early democratic institutions.

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

Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University

พลเมืองที่เข้มแข็ง | Active Citizen

เรียนรู้การเป็นพลเมืองที่เข้มแข็งในสังคมประชาธิปไตย ผ่านการออกแบบโครงการส่งเสริมสิทธิ เสรีภาพ ความเสมอภาค และการอยู่ร่วมกันอย่างสันติ พร้อมฝึกปฏิบัติหน้าที่พลเมือง

• ThaiMOOC
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Heimler's History

APUSH Unit 4 - American Democracy and Society 1800-1848

Master American history from 1800-1848 covering political parties, Market Revolution, Jackson's presidency, Second Great Awakening, and regional tensions in this comprehensive APUSH review.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Music and Social Action

182 ratings at Coursera

Explore the role of musicians in society, examining how classical music can effect social change and contribute to democracy, urban renewal, and civil engagement.

• Coursera
• 1 day 7 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Is American Democracy Broken? Perspectives and Debates

308 ratings at Udemy

Key challenges to American democracy in today's volatile political climate

• Udemy
• 3 hours 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Freedom of Expression and Information in the Time of Globalization: Advanced Course

Learn about the diverse challenges to freedom of expression and access to information brought about by the technology revolution of the last two decades.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-12 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course