Political Science Courses and Certifications

How Politics Works: From the Individual to an International Scale

Explore democracy, government structures, political economy, and identity politics. Gain insights into individual and global political dynamics, preparing for further studies or deepening understanding of political systems.

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

Small States and Leadership

Do you want to learn about leadership in small states? Join our course, where we explore how small states can use clever leadership to transform smallness into an asset when promoting their interests at home and abroad.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cultural Diplomacy

72 ratings at FutureLearn

Get an introduction to cultural diplomacy, learning what it means, how it works, and its importance in today's polarised world.

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

Beyond Politics

Explore political decision-making, voter behavior, and public policy impacts through the lens of public choice theory with Professor Randy T. Simmons.

• Independent
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Manchester Metropolitan University

Digital Politics: Digital Activism and Cyber Warfare

Get an expert introduction to digital politics, including fake news, new digital technologies, and hashtag protests.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Modern Political Tradition: Hobbes to Habermas

81 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

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)

Democracy and Its Alternatives

55 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

What happens ‘behind the scenes’ of political decisions? Who advises politicians, and how big is their influence? Sign up and learn more about policy advice, political consulting and their impact on governance

• iversity
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Tracking Complex Conflicts

Explore and map the parties involved in conflicts, their motivations, and the fault lines between them.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Vidyasagar University

Political Theory: Concepts & Debates

Explore key political concepts, theories, and debates, including power, state, sovereignty, citizenship, rights, and democracy. Develop critical understanding of political structures and philosophies.

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

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Centre-State Relations in India

Explore India's federal structure, examining administrative, legislative, and financial relations between the centre and states, including key institutions and constitutional provisions.

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

Enodo Economics Microcredential

China’s Communist Political System and Global Ambitions

You will gain a thorough understanding of how China’s political system works, find out what Xi’s “China Dream” really means and how China sees its role in the world

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Understanding Enemies

Learn the skills and techniques to view the different perspectives across a conflict zone, including those of the enemy.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

CEC;  Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt Arts and Commerce College ...

Understanding Political Theory

Explore power dynamics, political theories, and key concepts in governance. Analyze historical perspectives and modern approaches to democracy, citizenship, and electoral systems.

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