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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


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Payroll Processing, Non-Profit Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Labor Compliance, Record Keeping, Accounting, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Applications, Application Servers

    4.6 stars, 104 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (104) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Risk Analysis, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatric Assessments, Family Support, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Assessment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 98 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (98) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Building Materials and Human Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Occupational Health, Health Equity, Building Design, Health And Safety Standards, Sustainable Design, Community Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.8 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, System Monitoring, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Data Integrity

    3.9 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Care Coordination, Policy Development, Governance

    4.8 stars, 73 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Linux, Endpoint Security, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Endpoint Detection and Response, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Event Monitoring, Windows Servers, Continuous Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, System Software, Computer Security Incident Management

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy Information System, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pharmaceuticals, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.6 stars, 79 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Franchising

    4.6 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Development, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Management, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements

    4.7 stars, 81 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, TCP/IP, Software As A Service, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Servers, Hybrid Cloud Computing, General Networking, Infrastructure Architecture, Private Cloud

    4.4 stars, 80 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Petroleum Industry, Electrical Power, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Supply And Demand, Trend Analysis

    4.8 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Exploring the Field of U.S. Payroll: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Network Systems Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes: Universidad de Chile
  • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS: University of Colorado System
  • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
  • Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise: Copenhagen Business School
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester

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