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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change and Global Affairs

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Technology Solutions, Diplomacy, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Social Studies, Governance, Environmental Science

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Law, Governance, and Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Community Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Economics, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Understanding Korean Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Data Analysis, Public Administration, Public Policies, Analytics, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, R Programming, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Citizenship and the Rule of Law

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Legal Proceedings, Case Law, International Relations, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Understanding economic policymaking

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Diplomatic Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Negotiation, International Relations, Economics, Digital Communications, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Public Relations, Virtual Teams, Media and Communications, Social Media, Crisis Management

      Build toward a degree

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Roman Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      689 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      America's Written Constitution

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Inequality and Democracy

      Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance, International Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Civil Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular politics courses

    • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
    • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
    • Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector: University of Michigan
    • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London
    • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
    • Diplomatic Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Roman Architecture: Yale University
    • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
    • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University

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