Political Science Courses and Certifications

University of Bayreuth

Model United Nations

Simulate UN diplomacy, develop global problem-solving skills, and prepare for MUN conferences. Gain insights from experts, enhance soft skills, and kickstart an international career.

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

Democratic Governance and Policymaking

Explore democratic governance principles and policymaking processes to understand how citizen participation reduces policy gaps and improves public good provision through institutional mechanisms.

• Coursera
• 1 day 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

U.S. Politics & Civics Lesson Plans

Comprehensive lesson plans and resources for teaching U.S. politics and civics, designed by professionals to help create engaging curricula on political science, media, elections, and American symbols.

• Study.com
• 17 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

MTTC History (009): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for history teaching certification, covering global history, geography, political science, and economics through video lessons, quizzes, and practice exams.

• Study.com
• 94 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Welcome to Game Theory

16 reviews

Explore game theory's key concepts like equilibrium and rationality, and their applications across disciplines. Gain a conceptual understanding of strategic decision-making in various contexts.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Democracy? You think you know?

6 ratings at OpenLearn

Participating in democratic processes is seen as being a fundamental aspect of citizenship. All pupils need a broad knowledge and understanding of the rights, responsibilities and duties of ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Eurozone Crisis

4 reviews

The three sides of the crisis, European Central Bank, bailouts, underlying theories, and more.

• Marginal Revolution University
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

10 reviews

Explore the constitutional challenges in Muslim-majority countries, examining historical contexts, political movements, and the interplay between religion and governance in shaping modern Muslim societies.

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

Political ordering

7 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Political ordering, asks questions about what states are and how they are involved in the processes of governing and ordering social life. Building from an awareness of just how ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Moral Foundations of Politics - Introduction and Course Overview

Introduction to political philosophy course exploring government legitimacy through Enlightenment traditions, anti-Enlightenment thinking, and democratic theory. Covers key concepts and course structure.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Policies and Politics of the US Health Care System - Part 1

1 review

Explore the complex interplay between healthcare policies and political systems in the US, examining state-level dynamics, federalism, and international perspectives to understand impacts on citizens and patients.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Modern Political Tradition: Hobbes to Habermas

82 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Deepen your understanding of politics in this course that reveals the remarkable evolution, impact, and legacy of modern political philosophy.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Democracy and Its Alternatives

56 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Dig into democracy’s definitions, duties, debates, and difficulties, with special attention to how democratic governments have worked—or not—around the world and throughout time.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 9 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to making political and social change

5 ratings at OpenLearn

Written in a moment of multiple crises – environmental, economic, political, social and health-related – ‘An Introduction to making political and social change’ gives you a grounding in some of the...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

MPSE-001: India and World Politics: Challenges and Opportunities in 21st Century

Explora la política exterior de India, sus relaciones bilaterales y su papel en organizaciones internacionales. Analiza temas globales contemporáneos y la evolución de India como potencia económica y nuclear.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course