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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Infant Care, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Surveys, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue, Peer Review

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Administration, Health Systems, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Care Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Clinical Research, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva

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

    4.5 stars, 149 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (149) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillUp

    Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Control, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Resource Planning, Project Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Benefits Administration

    4.8 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (83) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Molecular Biology

    4.8 stars, 90 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Standards, Cyber Risk, Data Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Management, Security Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, Google Cloud Platform, Security Strategy

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Design Thinking, Public History, Performing Arts, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Design Strategies, Culture, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, European History, Public History, Oral Expression, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

    4.9 stars, 184 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (184) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, File Management

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Respiration, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards

    4.8 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (93) · 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

  • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
  • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
  • Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva: Coursera
  • Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification: SkillUp
  • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London
  • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
  • Strategies for Cloud Security Risk Management: Google Cloud
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder: University of Virginia
  • Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado: Sciences Po

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