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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


  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Meal Planning And Preparation, Physiology, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Database Software, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Code Review, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

    3.9 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Team Building, Corporate Communications, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, World History, Ancient History, Governance, Labor Law, European History, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public History

    4.8 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

    4.9 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (95) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Equity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance Abuse, Research

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Careers in Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Business Writing, Writing, Professionalism, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Public Relations, Product Lifecycle Management, Presentations, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Automation, OS Process Management, General Networking, Graphical Tools

    4.5 stars, 90 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    Coursera

    Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Photo Editing, Marketing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Entrepreneurship, Business

    4.5 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Performance Measurement, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Goal Setting, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Active Listening, B2B Sales, Marketing Management, Drive Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Social Media Analytics

    4.5 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    GenAI in Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Meta Ads Manager, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, AI powered creativity, Content Creation, Digital Marketing

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Neighborhoods

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Economic Development

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
  • Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack: Coursera
  • Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina: Universidad Austral
  • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta
  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Careers in Sustainability: Arizona State University
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations I: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing: Coursera
  • Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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