• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Political Science

    Political Science Courses

    Political science courses can help you learn how governments function, how policies are made, and how political systems shape societies around the world.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

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

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    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.
    Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SAS

      SAS Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, SAS (Software), Data Access, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Programming, Data Processing, Data Integration, SQL, Data Presentation, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Debugging, Secure Coding, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      E

      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Apply & Demonstrate Skeletal Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Animations, Data Import/Export

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Cloud Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Cloud Applications, Data Processing, Application Deployment, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

      Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Query Languages, Database Architecture and Administration, Transact-SQL, Data Integrity, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Coursera

      Advanced Machine Learning Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google

      Clean Your Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Introduction to CSS3

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Javascript, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Introduction to interdisciplinary sustainable architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Systems Thinking, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Architectural Design, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environment and Resource Management, Materials science, Thermal Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      INSEAD

      Blockchain Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Peer Review, FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Payment Systems, Organizational Structure, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Business, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Case Studies, Governance, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Cryptography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      G

      Google Cloud

      Model Armor: Mengamankan Deployment AI

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Large Language Modeling, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Security Testing, API Gateway, Google Cloud Platform, System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Advancing Women in Tech

      Real-World Cybersecurity Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Budget Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Leadership Development, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Information Systems Security, Business Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Compliance Auditing, Business Communication, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Searches related to political science

    political science and international relations
    chinese politics part 1 – china and political science
    1…119120121…727

    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • SAS Programmer: SAS
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Unreal Engine: Apply & Demonstrate Skeletal Animation: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing: IBM
    • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
    • Advanced Machine Learning Techniques: Coursera
    • Clean Your Data: Google
    • Introduction to CSS3: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to interdisciplinary sustainable architecture: Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Blockchain Revolution: INSEAD

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

    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

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • English Speaking
    • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Project Management
    • Python

    Certificates & Programs

    • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    • Google IT Support Certificate
    • Google Project Management Certificate
    • Google UX Design Certificate
    • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
    • IBM Data Science Certificate
    • Machine Learning Certificate
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
    • UI / UX Design Certificate

    Industries & Careers

    • Business
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Education & Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Information Technology (IT)
    • Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
    • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Preparing for the PMP Certification
    • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
    • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    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
    • Share your Coursera learning story

    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