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.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Materials Management, Procurement, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Chemical Engineering, Waste Minimization, Health Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Architectural Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, User Accounts, Linux, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Security Controls, File Management, System Monitoring, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, Data Security, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Medical Prescription, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Continuous Monitoring, Public Health, Event Monitoring, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks