• 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
      M

      Meta

      Foundations of LLMs and Llama development

      Skills you'll gain:

      Advanced · Course

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Advanced assistant customization with fine-tuning and context

      Skills you'll gain:

      Advanced · Course

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Building Generative AI Apps with Llama

      Skills you'll gain:

      Advanced · Professional Certificate

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Inference techniques for local and cloud LLM deployment

      Skills you'll gain:

      Advanced · Course

    • Status: New
      New
      G

      Google Cloud

      Découvrir Cloud Spanner

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Cloud Applications, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Query Languages, Serverless Computing, Data Migration, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Packt

      Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Target Market, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Relationship Management, User Research, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Marketing, Financial Analysis, Branding, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Management Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Sustainability Reporting, Project Closure, Goal Setting, Engineering Management, Financial Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Capital Budgeting, Personal Development, Project Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Financial Modeling

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud: Load Balancing - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Hosting, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Network Performance Management, Proxy Servers, Network Routing, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Create Program Changes with Power Skills & Digital Enablers

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Adaptability, Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Goldman Sachs

      Les bases du financement avec Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women 

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Finance, Financial Analysis, Fundraising, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Planning, Loans, Mergers & Acquisitions

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Security Engineering and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption, Mobile Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Searches related to political science

    political science and international relations
    chinese politics part 1 – china and political science
    1…723724725…728

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

    • Foundations of LLMs and Llama development: Meta
    • Advanced assistant customization with fine-tuning and context: Meta
    • Building Generative AI Apps with Llama: Meta
    • Inference techniques for local and cloud LLM deployment: Meta
    • Découvrir Cloud Spanner: Google Cloud
    • Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner: Packt
    • Engineering Management Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Networking in Google Cloud: Load Balancing - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Create Program Changes with Power Skills & Digital Enablers : University of Maryland, College Park

    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
    • 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