Political Science Courses and Certifications

International Cyber Conflicts

1551 ratings at Coursera

Explore international cyber conflicts, threats, and security measures. Learn about actors, Internet governance, cyberwarfare, international law, and trust-building in the digital realm.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

David Axelrod And Karl Rove Teach Campaign Strategy And Messaging

The respective architects of Barack Obama’s and George W. Bush’s historic election victories teach how to develop a campaign platform and reach an audience with consistent messaging.

• MasterClass
• 5 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Doris Kearns Goodwin Teaches Us Presidential History And Leadership

Doris shares practical wisdom and a template for honing leadership skills. Manage a crisis, craft a message, and guide a team like extraordinary leaders of the past.

• MasterClass
• 2 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

5 reviews

Explore fundamental political philosophy concepts like utility, justice, equality, and freedom through the ideas of celebrated thinkers. Gain a deeper understanding of government's purpose and role in society.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Democracy and Development: Perspectives from Africa

3 reviews

Learn about the drivers of democratic development in contemporary Africa.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

SOAS University of London;  University of London

Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

1901 ratings at Coursera

Explore the UN system, its history, functions, and key themes. Develop analysis and communication skills for understanding global diplomacy and international affairs.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy

87 ratings at edX

Examine the inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy

58 ratings at edX

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy and understand how to encourage others to explore their own civic paths, while in parallel crafting your own civic voice and identity.

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

The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism

39 ratings at edX

Explore nuclear terrorism's reality, consequences, and prevention with experts. Gain insights into terrorist motivations, nuclear security, bomb-making capabilities, potential impacts, and mitigation strategies.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media

42 ratings at edX

Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy

15 ratings at edX

Conditions of Democracy is the first course in a two-part series intended as a broad survey of the political, social, cultural, economic, institutional, and international factors that foster and obstruct the development and consolidation of democracy.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Comparative Democratic Development Part II: Structuring Democracy

6 ratings at edX

This course is designed to follow Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy. There are no formal prerequisites for this course, although an interest in democracy, democratic structures and institutions, as well as democratic deve…

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

539 ratings at Coursera

Explore the Arab Spring's aftermath, examining why democratic aspirations faltered and multiple Arab states collapsed. Analyze structural issues in governance, economics, and human development shaping the region's instability.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Top 10 Social Issues for the President’s First 100 Days

Collaborate with Penn faculty and fellow learners to identify the Top 10 Social Policy Issues facing the newly elected US President and Congress.

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

Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

Explore the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict's impact on global policy, NATO relations, and Ukrainian life. Gain insights from diverse perspectives and learn how to support those affected by the war.

• Coursera
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course