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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


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    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Managed Care, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Medicaid, Value-Based Care, Medicare, Insurance, Payment Systems, Cost Reduction, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Workforce Development, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Partnership, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Communication For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Regulatory Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Vital Signs, Environment Health And Safety, Athletic Training, Physiology, Accident Prevention, Safety Standards, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Emergency Response

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    402 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Electrical Systems, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Sustainable Technologies, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Environment, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Information Privacy, Safety Assurance

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, Financial Auditing, External Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Fraud detection, Internal Auditing, Audit Planning, Financial Controls, Compliance Auditing, Verification And Validation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Probability & Statistics, Financial Reporting, Business Process

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Vulnerability Assessments, Public Policies, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Usability, Software Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Health Disparities, Network Analysis, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Analysis with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Histogram, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Communicate Effectively about Ethical Challenges in Data-Driven Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Social Media Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Construction Industry: The Way Forward: Columbia University
  • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad: University of Michigan
  • Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University

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