American Politics Courses and Certifications

U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies

36 ratings at edX

Explore U.S. public policy with Harvard University's 4-week course. Learn about social, economic, and foreign policies, their impact, and the intersection with religion and politics.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media

17 ratings at edX

Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Trinity College

The Presidency and the Shape of the Supreme Court

This course examines American presidents's role in shaping Supreme Court decisions, a process sometimes called the political construction of law. We will explore issues like abortion, civil rights, freedom of religion, gun rights, and…

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

UC Santa Cruz

Conspiracy Planet

31 ratings at Coursera

Explore the world of conspiracy theories with this 7-week course from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Understand their societal impact, historical context, and learn to distinguish fact from fiction.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University System of Maryland;  University of Baltimore

The Supreme Court & American Politics

Take a journey through the history of the United States Supreme Court, with primary emphasis on the Court’s interaction with America’s political life. From Washington to Trump, the Supreme Court has been both immersed in politics and kept apart from it.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Is American Democracy Broken? Perspectives and Debates

303 ratings at Udemy

Explore key challenges to American democracy in today's volatile political climate with this 3-4 hour course. Gain insights on campaign finance, war powers, deficit spending, and court policy-making.

• Udemy
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

American Politics, Society, and History

Explore American history, politics, society, and culture in a comprehensive 5-week course by O.P. Jindal Global University. Gain insights into the US constitutional tradition, government, race relations, gender roles, and evolving culture.

• Coursera
• 2 days 10 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

Explore American politics and foreign policy with a focus on US-India relations in this 17-week course by O.P. Jindal Global University. Expect a 9-hour weekly commitment.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Georgia Milestones - U.S. History EOC: Test Prep & Practice

Prepare for the Georgia Milestones U.S. History EOC test with this comprehensive 52-hour course, featuring engaging video lessons, practice exams, and a final assessment.

• Study.com
• 52 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Civil War & Reconstruction for Teachers: Professional Development

Earn 3 college credits with this 11-hour online course on the Civil War and Reconstruction, designed for teachers. Features engaging video lessons and flexible scheduling.

• Study.com
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

CrashCourse

US History by CrashCourse

2 reviews

Crash Course creates free, high-quality educational videos used by teachers and learners of all kinds. John Green kicks off Crash Course US History!

• YouTube
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Investigating American Presidents

56 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join an acclaimed law professor for a timely, nonpartisan look at what happens when U.S. presidents are accused of abusing their power.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Reconsidering JFK

48 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Take an exciting new look at JFK’s presidency, enhanced by new documents, interviews, and information about this exciting period in American history.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TED

We the People, and the Republic We Must Reclaim

Explore the corruption in American politics with legal scholar Lawrence Lessig in this TED talk. Understand how campaign funding impacts the Republic in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Conservatism Under Threat

Explore conservatism's evolution and current threats with George F. Will in this less than 1-hour material from The Aspen Institute. Delve into Western thought, politics, and governance.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk