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Public administration courses can help you learn policy analysis, public finance management, organizational behavior, and program evaluation. You can build skills in effective communication with stakeholders, strategic planning, and ethical decision-making in governance. Many courses introduce tools such as data visualization software, budgeting applications, and performance measurement frameworks that support the implementation of public policies and enhance service delivery.

Popular Public Administration Courses and Certifications


  • Y

    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Studies, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Economics

    ★ 4.9 (6.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Database Security, Compliance, and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Database Administration, Business Continuity Planning, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Data Management, Data Security, Business Continuity, Security Controls, SQL, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Cyber Attacks, Data Analysis, Malware Protection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    RHEL 10

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Hardening, Linux, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Servers, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Patch Management, Network Performance Management, Computer Security, Firewall, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Family Support, Exercise Science

    ★ 4.8 (5.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, People Development, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Accounting, Team Performance Management, Management Accounting, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, Team Management, Commercialization, Value Propositions, Marketing, Staff Management, Customer Analysis, Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Administration, Financial Analysis, Persona (User Experience)

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Social Media Campaigns, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Earned Media, Marketing Psychology, Social Sciences, Brand Strategy

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Managed Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Servers, Emerging Technologies, Containerization

    ★ 4.5 (6.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Total Seminars

    OS Tools & User Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Microsoft Windows, Group Policy, Mac OS, User Provisioning, Ubuntu, Control Panels, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Windows Servers, Desktop Support, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Data Sharing, File Management, File Systems, Registration, User Research, User Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Supply Chain Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics Management, Logistics, Procurement

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Database Security, Compliance, and Resilience: John Wiley & Sons
  • RHEL 10: Coursera
  • Professional Public Speaking: Madecraft
  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101): LearnQuest
  • OS Tools & User Management : Total Seminars

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