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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 California, Davis

    Planned Giving

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Gift Accounting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Income Tax, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Tax Compliance, Marketing Materials, Administration, Policy Development, Tax

    4.7 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotions and Campaigns, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Data Visualization

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    MongoDB: The Complete Guide to NoSQL Database Development

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Database Development, Node.JS, Query Languages, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Distributed Computing, Data Store, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Object-Relational Mapping, Scalability, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Validation

    4.7 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement for Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Geospatial Mapping

    4.9 stars, 74 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Sterile Procedure, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards, Physiology, Patient Communication, Infectious Diseases

    4.9 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Security and Privacy in TOR Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Cryptographic Protocols, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Communication Systems, Web Servers, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment

    4.1 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Medication and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Pharmacotherapy, Intravenous Hydration, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Hand Hygiene, Treatment Planning, Personal protective equipment

    4.9 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Cyber Security Policies, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, System Configuration, Security Management, User Provisioning

    4.8 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Inquiries, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Client Services, Incident Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Operating System Administration, Technical Support and Services, Digital Transformation

    4.5 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Tableau Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Looker (Software), Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, PostgreSQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Public Health, Chemistry, Architectural Design, Health Assessment, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Materials science, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (23) · 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

  • Planned Giving: University of California, Davis
  • Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Microsoft
  • MongoDB: The Complete Guide to NoSQL Database Development: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Quality Improvement for Population Health: Imperial College London
  • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts
  • Security and Privacy in TOR Network: University of Colorado System
  • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
  • MD-102: Endpoint Administrator: Packt
  • Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist: Dell

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