Political Science Courses and Certifications

Introduction to the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics | 中国特色社会主义理论体系概论

1 review

探索中国特色社会主义理论体系,了解中国共产党的执政理念和实践,深入认识改革开放以来中国经济社会发展的历程和成就。

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

NPTEL;  IIT Guwahati

Introduction to Western Political Thought

2 reviews

Explore key Western political thinkers from Plato to Mill, examining their ideas on justice, state, human nature, and governance. Gain insights into the evolution of political philosophy and its enduring impact.

• YouTube
• 1 day 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Democracy and Autocracy: Theories and Empirical Findings

Learn which forms of government can best guarantee a free, fair, and just life by exploringhow democracy and autocracy emerge, evolve, andimpact our lives.

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

Understanding Political Concepts

5 ratings at edX

This course offers an exciting journey through political science concepts. Understand key concepts like party, bureaucracy, andconstitution by using new methods developed for scholars and students; including the innovative "Hyperpolitics" tool.

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

Global politics / Politique globale

Explore global politics' evolution towards a planetary approach, examining global order, local disorders, and the interplay of natural and institutional changes in shaping our interconnected world.

• Federica
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Understanding Political Concepts

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

• Federica
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Comparative Political Systems

Explore democratic governance, coalition dynamics, and institutional arrangements across political systems. Analyze electoral rules, parliamentary structures, and their impact on regime quality and reform proposals.

• Federica
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Contemporary Issues in World Politics

Explore post-Cold War global challenges: regional conflicts, power shifts, terrorism, and global issues like climate change. Develop critical understanding of contemporary world politics.

• Federica
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Introduction to Political Science IPSAMOOC

Explore political systems, concepts, research methods, democracy, autocracy, and global issues. Gain insights from leading academics to understand contemporary challenges in politics and governance.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $244.00
• 4 courses

Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought | 毛泽东思想概论

毛泽东思想概论探讨毛泽东理论如何塑造现代中国，深入分析其政治基础和影响。课程采用多元教学模式，鼓励学生主动学习，将知识转化为实践。

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Discover Political Science

Understand current political stakesas you learn about important concepts and how to analyze politics with a critical point of view.

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

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: An Introduction

11 ratings at edX

What is the danger of terrorism, and how can the world respond effectively? This is an abridged version of the full course.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Politics in the Korean Peninsula, Part 1

1 review

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

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

International Politics in the Korean Peninsula

1 review

Explore the genesis, expansion, projection and challenges of the Chinese World Order in China and East Asia.

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

Korea in a Global Context

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Learn the international politics of Asia-Pacific with a focus on the United States, China, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea

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