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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 California, Irvine

    Fundamentals of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Management Training And Development, Business Management, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Customer Service, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership

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    Sage Publications

    Exploring Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Technical Communication, Science and Research, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Scientific Visualization, Culture, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Storytelling, Public Health, Climate Change Programs, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Nutrition and Diet, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Health Education, Health Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Clinical Assessment, Laboratory Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Master MariaDB: A Hands-On, Learn-by-Doing Database Course

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Docker (Software), Linux Administration, Containerization, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Science and Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Canva (Software), Brand Management, Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Prompt Engineering, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Copywriting, Generative AI, Social Media Content, Video Production, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Virtualization, Cloud, and Infrastructure Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Linux Administration, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing Architecture, Docker (Software), Public Cloud, Linux Servers, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, Linux, Cloud Computing, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Lecturing, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Communication, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Composure, Driving engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Communication Skills Be a Star Presenter on a Panels

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Driving engagement, Microsoft PowerPoint, Strategic Communication, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Executive Presence, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Democratic Governance and Policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Leadership and Management, Public Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Social Work, Analysis, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

    Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Specialized Accounting, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Reconciliation, Accountability

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Exploring Science Communication: Sage Publications
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Master MariaDB: A Hands-On, Learn-by-Doing Database Course: KodeKloud
  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Social Media Marketing: Coursera
  • Linux Virtualization, Cloud, and Infrastructure Automation: Packt
  • Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak: Packt
  • Communication Skills Be a Star Presenter on a Panels: Packt
  • Democratic Governance and Policymaking: O.P. Jindal Global University

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Human Resource Management (13)

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