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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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    University of Virginia

    Continuous Delivery & DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Support, System Testing, Software Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    نماذج تقييم الأداء | Performance Management Models

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Performance Review, Performance Improvement, Performance Measurement, Management Training And Development, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process

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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure

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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Data Analytics (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, R (Software), Ggplot2, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Processing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon S3, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Public Cloud, Containerization, Multi-Cloud

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Education, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Internal Medicine, Trend Analysis, Immunology

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Respiration, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Environmental Engineering, Physiology, Vulnerability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Medical Billing, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Hospital Experience, Value-Based Care

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Continuous Delivery & DevOps : University of Virginia
  • نماذج تقييم الأداء | Performance Management Models : Alfaisal University | KLD
  • مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Google Data Analytics (PT): Google
  • Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
  • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
  • Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
  • Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health: University of Copenhagen

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