Best government Courses Online
We compared 16 Government courses currently listed on edX and Coursera, priced from $25.00 to $672.30. 5 come from a named university or institution, including Harvard University, The University of Maryland, College Park and Duke University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
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U.S. Government
Offered by Harvard University
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the U.S. government, providing insights into its structure, functions, and key processes. You'll gain a clearer understanding of the political landscape and how government de...
$536.40listed price -
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Digital Transformation Playbook for Government
Offered by The University of Maryland, College Park
This course offers a practical guide to navigating the complexities of digital transformation within government organizations. You'll explore key strategies and tools necessary to lead digital initiatives effectively, ai...
$672.30listed price -
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AI-Augmented Procurement in Government
Offered by The University of Maryland, College Park
Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize government procurement. Learn how to harness AI to make procurement faster, smarter, and more collaborative while overcoming real-world barriers to innovation...
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Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI
Offered by The University of Maryland, College Park
Learn to find and break constraints in your organization to innovate and deliver on the mission—even in environments shaped by budget limits, shifting priorities, and rapid change.
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American Government: Constitutional Foundations
Offered by Harvard University
Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.
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Civic Engagement in American Democracy
Offered by Duke University
So how does the American political system work? Who are some of the key actors? What are key concepts for a student trying to understand what’s going on? How can I as a citizen influence politics? Civic Engagement in Ame...
$49.00listed price -
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Small States and Leadership
Offered by The University of Iceland
Do you want to learn about leadership in small states? Join our course, where we explore how small states can use clever leadership to transform smallness into an asset when promoting their interests at home and abroad.
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Constitutional Interpretation
Offered by Princeton University
Examine the most important and vexing questions in American constitutional interpretation.
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Contemporary China: The People's Republic, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Offered by Harvard University
Use the case study method to study China from the rise of Deng Xiaoping to the present.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditUnderstanding Political Concepts
Offered by Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
This course offers an exciting journey through political science concepts. Understand key concepts like party, bureaucracy, andconstitution by using new methods developed for scholars and students; including the innovati...
$49.00listed price -
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edX MOOC / Non-creditDemocracy and Autocracy: Theories and Empirical Findings
Offered by Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Learn which forms of government can best guarantee a free, fair, and just life by exploringhow democracy and autocracy emerge, evolve, andimpact our lives.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditDiscover Political Science
Offered by Université catholique de Louvain
Understand current political stakesas you learn about important concepts and how to analyze politics with a critical point of view.
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Virtual Training to Advance Revenue Administration (VITARA) - Organization
Offered by The International Monetary Fund
This course helps build knowledge and understanding of critical features in the organizational design of tax administrations.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditPublic Policy Analysis
Offered by LSE
Gain analytical frameworks and practical skills for analysing, evaluating, and communicating public policy.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditLe forme di governo nel mondo
Offered by Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Un percorso nelle forme di governo nel mondo per comprendere il potere politico nelle nostre democrazie
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edX MOOC / Non-creditPublic Policy Transformation: AI, Innovation, and Technology
Offered by LSE
Understand public policy innovations and technology, and its strategies for transforming policymaking.
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What the prices here tell you
The 13 priced courses on this page run from $25.00 to $672.30, with the middle of the range around $100.00 — a spread of $647.30. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Harvard University, The University of Maryland, College Park and Duke University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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