Political Science Courses and Certifications

Michel Foucault: Biopolitics and Beyond (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore Foucault's biopower theory and its impact on modern politics, examining how states control biological life and the implications for agency, race, and governance.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $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
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Sado-Masochism: Economies of Desire and Recognition (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Examine how metaphors of dominance, submission, and desire shape Western political thought and theories of recognition.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Utrecht University

Contemporary Palestinian History

28 ratings at Coursera

Explore the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through an interdisciplinary lens, examining its origins, evolution, current status, and potential resolutions while developing a nuanced understanding of this complex issue.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Making of US Foreign Policy

10 ratings at Coursera

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Coursera

Procurement for Governments

10 ratings at Coursera

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Global Affairs Explained

7 ratings at Coursera

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 a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

How the U.S. Government Works & How to Get Involved

This is not your average government class: Our primer offers an overview of the basics, how they apply today, plus the tools you need to make your voice heard.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Strategic Communications

Explore how strategic communications shapes societal narratives, influences political outcomes, and redefines power dynamics in a fast-changing global landscape.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Foundations of Ethical Decision-Making: Government and Political Issues

Analyze real-world ethical dilemmas in global business, refine decision-making skills, and explore frameworks for addressing complex issues in politics, economics, and sociocultural spheres.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sanctions and Statecraft

Explore how sanctions operate as tools of coercive diplomacy in global politics — from their historical evolution to the strategies states use to design, deploy, and resist them.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

China-West Relations: Dilemmas and Lessons

Understand China’s rise, strategic dilemmas, and lessons for global policy.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Indo-Pacific Security

Understand how culture shapes strategy, perception, and diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Major Dilemmas in Counterterrorism

Explore the global challenges of counterterrorism in the 21st century. Analyse definitions, causes, law, ethics and strategy, and assess what effective, legitimate responses look like for democratic societies.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Security Threats and Challenges

Master strategic thinking and analytical tools to navigate today's complex geopolitical landscape, from modern warfare domains to China-West relations and Indo-Pacific security.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $996.00