Political Science Courses and Certifications

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
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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)

After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

533 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
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Making Government Work in Hard Places

2 reviews

Learn from people who have helped build better government in challenging settings around the globe, and develop your own ability to analyze and solve similar problems.

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

Introduction to Political Citizenship

10 ratings at Coursera

Explore political citizenship's theoretical and practical aspects, focusing on participation, migration, and youth engagement. Gain insights into contemporary challenges and develop critical thinking skills.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

29 ratings at Coursera

Explore foundational ideas of government, examining political institutions critically. Delve into philosophical perspectives on borders, elections, constitutions, and prisons to deepen understanding of political systems.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Politics

37 ratings at Coursera

Explore global politics, international order, and emerging challenges. Analyze state sovereignty, global governance, and the interplay of disciplines for a comprehensive understanding of world affairs.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Comparative Political Systems

25 ratings at Coursera

Explore comparative politics, political systems, regimes, party systems, and electoral systems. Analyze democratic and authoritarian governments, their formation, functioning, and quality. Gain insights into institutional solutions for modern democracies.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Political Concepts

21 ratings at Coursera

Explore key political concepts through interactive learning, developing critical thinking and theory-building skills using the Hyperpolitics methodology and online resources.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Politics of Gender and Culture in American History - Lecture 21

Explores black political advancement and challenges faced by black women in the 1960s-70s, including gender discrimination, welfare rights, and the emergence of black feminist organizations.

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

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

Understanding Korean Politics

266 ratings at Coursera

Explore Korean politics through historical, institutional, and cultural lenses. Analyze leadership, economic development, and unification debates for a comprehensive understanding of South Korea's political landscape.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

SOAS University of London;  University of London

Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

1619 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
• 11 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Contemporary Issues in World Politics

16 ratings at edX

Explore major issues in world politics and learn how recent developments have challenged world order and peace.

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

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