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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Security, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Business Ethics, Data Governance, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Governance

    4.5 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (129) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    West Virginia University

    Sales Force Management

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Sales Development, Training Programs, Sales Training, Sales Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Training, Recruitment Strategies, Management Training And Development, Performance Appraisal, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Job Analysis, People Analytics, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Performance Measurement

    4.6 stars, 116 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (116) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography

    4.8 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.8 stars, 108 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (108) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Care, Geographic Information Systems, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Geospatial Mapping

    4.9 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (152) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Research, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, General Science and Research, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Synthesis

    4.7 stars, 123 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sciences Po

    A la recherche du Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Land Management, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Public Policies, European History, Political Sciences, Governance

    4.6 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Computing Architecture, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity

    4.9 stars, 188 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (188) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Employee Relations, Economics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Public Policies, Compensation Management, Market Dynamics

    4.8 stars, 250 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Functional Specification, Process Analysis

    4.3 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Information Management, Health Technology, General Networking, Culture

    4.8 stars, 204 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Database Administration, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, SQL, Application Security, Security Controls, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Exploitation techniques, Encryption

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

  • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera
  • Sales Force Management: West Virginia University
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
  • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
  • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
  • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
  • Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Life Cycle Assessment: University of Michigan

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