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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


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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Sustainable Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Procurement, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    Database Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Design, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Psychology, Operations Management, Technical Management, Business Communication, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS for IT Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Management, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, User Accounts, Personally Identifiable Information, Solution Architecture

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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Understanding the Campaign Components

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Advertising, Campaign Management, Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Campaigns, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Promotions and Campaigns, Communication Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Earned Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Owned Media, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Target Audience, Shared Media, Research and Design, Market Research

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Economía del Cambio Climático

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Economics, Supply And Demand, Tax Laws, International Relations, Behavioral Economics, Environmental Regulations, Public Policies, Cost Benefit Analysis, World History, Big Data, Market Analysis

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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to edit and improve a Facebook Ad

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Target Audience, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Insights

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, HR Tech, Compensation Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Payroll Systems, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Payroll Processing, Human Resources, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, AI Personalization, Automation, Employee Retention

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Care, Clinical Informatics, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    The Role of the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism, Content Creation, Crisis Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

  • Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Database Management Systems: Clemson University
  • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hands-on with AWS for IT Professionals: Amazon Web Services
  • Understanding the Campaign Components: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Economía del Cambio Climático: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • How to edit and improve a Facebook Ad: Coursera
  • GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll: Coursera
  • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University

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