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Public Administration Courses

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


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    Packt

    Advanced Networking Technologies and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Controls, Key Management, Internet Of Things, Disaster Recovery

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Social Media: Schedule and Respond Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Social Media Management, Web Presence, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Content, Customer Communications Management, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build and Evaluate Robust Financial Models

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Cash Flow Forecasting, Auditing, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Model Evaluation, Dependency Analysis, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Online Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Professional Networking, LinkedIn, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Facebook, Electronic Media, Instagram, Digital Media Strategy, Shared Media, Media and Communications, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Chroma, Weaviate & Production RAG Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Data Migration, Grafana, LangChain, LLM Application, Metadata Management, Containerization, Document Management, Data Infrastructure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Database Architecture and Administration, Infrastructure Architecture, Large Language Modeling, Query Languages, Quantitative Research, Data Modeling, Docker (Software)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Create and Edit Pinterest Accounts

    Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Social Media, Single Sign-On (SSO), Social Media Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Our Global FEWture: Cultivating Food-Energy-Water Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Technology Solutions, Education and Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Flick Social for Beginners: Accelerating Social Media Output

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Keyword Research, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Market, Driving engagement, User Accounts

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Secure SD Branch

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Requirements Analysis, Infrastructure Security, Software-Defined Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, IT Security Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Network Administration, Cloud Solutions, Network Routing, Security Strategy, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Local Area Networks, Network Infrastructure

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Real World DevOps Project with Ansible, Docker and GitLab

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Ansible, Linux Administration, Containerization, Linux, Linux Servers, GitLab, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, Operating System Administration, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Linux Commands, IT Automation, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Git (Version Control System), Authentications, Collaborative Software, Linux Administration, Linux, Version Control, Open Source Technology, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Networking Technologies and Operations: Packt
  • Social Media: Schedule and Respond Like a Pro: Coursera
  • Build and Evaluate Robust Financial Models: Coursera
  • Online Social Media: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Chroma, Weaviate & Production RAG Deployment: Coursera
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5: Pearson
  • How to Create and Edit Pinterest Accounts: Coursera
  • Our Global FEWture: Cultivating Food-Energy-Water Solutions: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Flick Social for Beginners: Accelerating Social Media Output: Coursera
  • Secure SD Branch: LearnQuest

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