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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


  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Health Education, Public Health

    4.4 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Transformación digital de Gobiernos

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Human Capital, Infrastructure Security, Interoperability, Technology Strategies, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Security, Administration, Project Design, Public Policies, Data Governance, digital literacy, Policy Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 148 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Visual Storytelling, Market Data, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Mapping

    4 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Content Development and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Content Strategy, Content Scheduling, Writing

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, System Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Administration, Debugging, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, File I/O, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, Development Environment, Program Development, OS Process Management

    4.7 stars, 29 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data, Security, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Systems Design, Systems Development, Data Security, System Design and Implementation, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy

    4.5 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Transfer Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Federated Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, AI Product Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Information Privacy

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Manufacturing Standards, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Information Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Key Management, Asset Protection, Security Awareness, Gap Analysis

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    Oracle

    Oracle Autonomous Database Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Migration, Oracle Cloud, Database Administration, Data Import/Export, Database Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Application Development, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, SQL, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Revenue Management, Consumer Behaviour, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · 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

  • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
  • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
  • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
  • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
  • Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data, Security, and Privacy: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone: Microsoft
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Information Security Foundations: LearnKartS

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