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Politics courses can help you learn about political theory, governance structures, electoral systems, and public policy analysis. You can build skills in critical thinking, debate techniques, and effective communication strategies. Many courses introduce tools like data analysis software for interpreting political trends and survey tools for gauging public opinion, that support understanding voter behavior and shaping campaign strategies.


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Popular Politics Courses and Certifications


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    Morehouse College

    Activism in Sports and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing

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    IE Business School

    فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Tax, Policy Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Fiscal Management, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Culture, Socioeconomics, Governance

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    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Business Ethics, Policy Development, Relationship Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Change, Change Management

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    Universidad de Chile

    América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Yale University

    America's Unwritten Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Civil Law, Governance

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2)

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy Analysis, Governance, Student Engagement

    4.7
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    Michigan State University

    What is news?

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Blogs, Photography, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Peking University

    人群与网络

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Game Theory, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Web Analytics and SEO, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Animation and Game Design, Systems Thinking, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Education and Training, Social Impact, Electronic Media, Psychology, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Materiality of ESG Factors

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Business, Investments, Climate Change Adaptation, Equities, Finance

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    Macquarie University

    Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular politics courses

  • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
  • فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية: IE Business School
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
  • Human Capital: Positive Downsizing and Navigating Politics: University of Michigan
  • América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades. : Universidad de Chile
  • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
  • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2): National Taiwan University
  • What is news? : Michigan State University
  • 人群与网络 : Peking University
  • Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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