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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Community Change in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Organizing, Health Promotion, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Driving engagement, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Trials

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Systems, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Sustainability Standards, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Proposal Writing, Business Economics, Capital Budgeting, Environmental Issue, Economics, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

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

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

    ★ 4.7 (353) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Medicare, Care Management, Medicaid, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Systems Of Measurement

    ★ 4.7 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Dentistry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Public Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Periodontology, Higher Education, Surgery, Research

    ★ 4.8 (396) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Desarrollo de liderazgo: fundamentos y aplicación práctica

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Personal Development, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Personal Attributes, Business Leadership, Self-Awareness, Team Building, Business, Human Development, Business Administration

    ★ 4.8 (508) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Patient Education and Support, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (142) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Relational Database and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science

    ★ 4.5 (401) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Job Evaluation, Data Collection, Compensation and Benefits, Data Visualization, Job Analysis, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Human Resource Strategy, Project Management, Communication Planning, Administration, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Program Management

    ★ 4.5 (121) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Health Care, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

    ★ 4.7 (465) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Political Economy of Institutions and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Analysis

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

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

  • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Value-Based Care: Introduction to Value-Based Care and the U.S. Healthcare System: University of Houston
  • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan
  • Desarrollo de liderazgo: fundamentos y aplicación práctica: Universidad de Palermo
  • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Relational Database and SQL: Coursera
  • ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

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