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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


  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos del Liderazgo con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Growth Strategies, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Visionary, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Auditing

    4.8 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Driving engagement, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Innovation, Content Development and Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Data Analysis

    4.3 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding, Brand Management, Dashboard

    3.9 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (48) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Utilization Management, Interoperability, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Data Management, Health Education

    4.7 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Atlassian

    Introduction to Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Issue Tracking, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Administration

    4.5 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Epidemiology, Interpersonal Communications, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Rapport Building, Public Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Technology, Community Health

    4.9 stars, 141 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cloud PM 1 of 3: Cloud Business and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Software As A Service, Data Storage, Product Management, Scalability, Business

    4.5 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create social media content with Prezi

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

    4.1 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Security, Network Administration

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Corporate Communications, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Communication Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Web Presence, Target Audience, Research

    4.7 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (49) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Political Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policies, Governance, Research Methodologies, Case Studies

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Demography, Infectious Diseases

    4.9 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

  • Fundamentos del Liderazgo con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists: Coursera
  • Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva: Coursera
  • Value-Based Care: Managing Processes to Improve Outcomes: University of Houston
  • Introduction to Jira: Atlassian
  • Rastreamento de contato da COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Real-World Cloud PM 1 of 3: Cloud Business and Technology: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Create social media content with Prezi: Coursera
  • Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud: Illinois Tech
  • Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights: Coursera

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