• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • 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
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Political Science Course for Your Goals

    • Status: New
      New
      P

      Packt

      Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Internet Of Things, Electronic Components, Wireless Networks, Computer Programming Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Apache Hadoop, Relational Databases, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Databases, SQL, NoSQL, Data Security, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Skillshare

      Adobe Illustrator Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Logo Design, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Animations, Creativity

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

      Pearson

      Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Javascript, Mockups, Simulations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      New York University

      Introduction to Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, Security Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Skillshare

      Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Data Import/Export, Color Theory, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      S

      Simplilearn

      Essential Linux Training Course

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, System Configuration, Software Installation, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Tables and Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Usability, Web Design, Information Architecture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Edureka

      Containerization and Orchestration

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, DevOps, Scalability, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Microservices, Grafana, YAML, Continuous Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      XML - Beginner Level

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Sharing, Interoperability, Information Architecture, Technical Documentation, Data Management, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      Project on PyQt - Employee Management System

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), MySQL, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Application Deployment, Database Management, Databases, Python Programming, SQL, Data Validation, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      P

      Packt

      Master Svelte Framework - The Complete Course

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Searches related to political science

    chinese politics part 1 – china and political science
    1…697071…683

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

    • Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos: Packt
    • Introduction to Data Engineering: IBM
    • Adobe Illustrator Essentials: Skillshare
    • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Introduction to Cyber Security: New York University
    • Adobe Illustrator Basics for Beginners: Skillshare
    • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
    • XHTML - Tables and Forms: EDUCBA
    • Containerization and Orchestration: Edureka
    • XML - Beginner Level: EDUCBA

    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

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    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
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    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
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    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