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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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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Data Security, Scalability

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Capstone: Create Value from Open Data

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Presentations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition)

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Presentation, E-Commerce, Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Financial Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Threat Detection, Linux Administration, Linux

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    AI for Knowledge Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Anthropic Claude, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Brainstorming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Information Privacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Planned Giving

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Administration, Business Software, Educational Materials, Professional Networking, Tax Laws

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Data Security, Security Requirements Analysis, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Access, Risk Management Framework

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Concision

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, Presentations, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Advanced Topics and Future Trends in Database Technologies: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Capstone: Create Value from Open Data: ESSEC Business School
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition): Corporate Finance Institute
  • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System
  • AI for Knowledge Workers: University of California, Davis
  • Planned Giving: University of California, Davis
  • Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan

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Human Resource Management (13)

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