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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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    Berklee

    Copyright Law in the Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice, Musical Composition, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Legal Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Telehealth, Public Speaking, Diagnostic Tests

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    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Statistics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Modeling, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis

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    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology, Urinalysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Control Panels, Windows Servers, Security Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Adaptation, Insurance, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Management Systems, Business Risk Management, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Budgets, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting

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    University of Copenhagen

    Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Respiration, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Vulnerability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
  • Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM): University at Buffalo
  • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Statistics Foundations: Meta
  • Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
  • ESG and Climate Change: University of Pennsylvania
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
  • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera

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