Politics Courses and Certifications

U.S. Government - Foundations, Democracy & Politics

Learn about the Constitution, political processes, and democracy in the United States and prepare for the AP United States Government and Politics examination.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

10 ratings at Coursera

Explore the business, politics, and key players shaping space programs. Gain insights into funding, governance, entrepreneurship, and real-world applications of space technology and exploration.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Contemporary Issues in World Politics

10 ratings at Coursera

Explore the driving forces, challenges, and transformations in global politics since WWII, from Cold War dynamics to contemporary issues like terrorism, humanitarian crises, and regional conflicts.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sports and Politics - An Inseparable Connection

Exploring the inseparable connection between sports and politics, revealing how geopolitical differences shape sports culture across nations.

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

GeeCON Conference

How 15 Years in Politics Have Made Me a Better Programmer

Discover how 15 years in politics enhanced programming skills through prioritization, stakeholder buy-in, decision-making, and balancing technical solutions with user needs.

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

SXSW

Sex & Politics - Dating Through A Decade

Renowned experts discuss a decade of dating trends, exploring how 2020's events reshaped relationships, emphasizing meaningful connections, honesty, and the impact of video dating on modern romance.

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

JSConf

Politics - or How We All Make a Difference

Explore how individuals can influence political change and make a meaningful impact on society through grassroots activism and digital engagement strategies.

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

The Politics of Cyber

Explore the intersection of politics and cybersecurity, covering topics like collateral damage, cryptocurrencies in cyber conflicts, and evolving skill requirements in the field.

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

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Representativeness in Statistics, Politics, and Machine Learning

Explore the concept of representativeness across statistics, politics, and machine learning, examining its roots, applications, and ethical implications in various fields.

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

CrashCourse

U.S. Government and Politics by CrashCourse

1 rating

In 50 videos, Craig Benzine (aka WeezyWaiter) teaches you U.S. government and politics! The course is based on the 2014 AP U.S. Government and Politics curriculum.

• YouTube
• 7 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Science and Politics of the GMO

2 ratings

Learn the basics of genetic engineering and biotechnology and examine why the GMO is politically contentious. Participants will gain an understanding of how science works, its limits, and how the interaction of these factors leads to decision making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

University of Arizona

Medicaid Policy & Politics

70 ratings at Coursera

Explore Medicaid's structure, funding, and state-level implementation, focusing on policy decisions, managed care, social determinants of health, and finance. Gain insights into Arizona's system as a case study.

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

International Politics in the Korean Peninsula, Part 1

1 rating

An introduction to archetypes of politics and contemporary issues of the inter-Korean relationship.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Politics of Skepticism

41 ratings at Coursera

Explore skepticism's historical and political impact, from ancient Greece to modern times. Examine its influence on religion, natural law, conservatism, and freedom of expression, while developing critical thinking skills.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Stuart Hall: Hegemony, Culture, and Politics (Live Online)

34 ratings at CourseHorse

Delve into the groundbreaking work of Stuart Hall, a key figure in cultural studies and critical theory, to explore the intersections of race, class, nationalism, and resistance.

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