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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

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Public History

    ★ 4.8 (468) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment

    ★ 4.4 (172) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy

    ★ 4.9 (702) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Psychology, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Music

    ★ 4.6 (137) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Public History, World History, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (461) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Package and Software Management

    ★ 4.8 (582) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Laws, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

    ★ 4.9 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Diversity Awareness, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Organizing, Student Engagement, Parent Communication, Trustworthiness, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Family Support, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (583) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • H

    HRCI

    Compliance and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Occupational Safety And Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Continuity, Labor Compliance, Risk Management, Health And Safety Standards, Human Resources, Operational Risk, Safety Training, Risk Mitigation, Human Resource Policies, Standard Operating Procedure, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Human Resources Management and Planning

    ★ 4.8 (416) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, Language Competency, Oral Expression, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Management, Business Writing, Business, Culture, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing

    ★ 4.7 (414) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Statistics Foundations

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

    ★ 4.8 (397) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Strategy, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Community and Social Work

    ★ 4.6 (418) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
  • Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من: Google
  • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Compliance and Risk Management: HRCI
  • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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