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
Status: PreviewUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Determinants Of Health, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Windows Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Data Storage
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialUniversity of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Scalability, Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Business Transformation, Thought Leadership, Organizational Change, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Improvement, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Product Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Goal Setting, Product Requirements
Status: NewStatus: PreviewO.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Case Studies
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Workflow Management, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy
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Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing, Research, Stakeholder Engagement
Status: Free TrialStatus: AI skillsSkills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Generative AI
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Storytelling, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Concision, Drive Engagement, Action Oriented, Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Leadership
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Policy Development, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses
- Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
- System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
- Artificial Intelligence In Government Procurement: University of Maryland, College Park
- Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
- Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
- Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera
- Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
- Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
- Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington
- Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
