• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Politics

    Politics Courses Online

    Study politics for understanding political systems and behavior. Learn about political ideologies, institutions, and policy-making.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Politics Course Catalog

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Contemporary Issues in World Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, European History, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Governance, Economics, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      I

      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      Y

      Yonsei University

      Understanding Korean Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      O

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Microeconomics Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Business, Behavioral Economics, Business Operations, Economic Development, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Market Research, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Arizona

      Medicaid Policy & Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Medicare, Care Management, Health Equity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      59 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Political Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Governance, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Political Sciences, Leadership, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development, Strategic Partnership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      136 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Data Analysis, Public Administration, Public Policies, Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, R Programming, Machine Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Politics of Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      O

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance, Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      302 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      D

      Duke University

      Civic Engagement in American Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Politics learners also search

    Social
    Psychology
    Sociology
    Social Sciences
    Social Psychology
    Learning
    Human Psychology
    Social Skills
    1234…13

    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular politics courses

    • Contemporary Issues in World Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
    • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
    • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
    • Comparative Political Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector: University of Michigan
    • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok