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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Program Management Professional Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Controls, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Governance, Project Closure, Program Implementation, Project Risk Management, Benefits Administration, Risk Management

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Trustworthiness, Social Media, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Planning, Professionalism, Strategic Communication, Communication, Habit Formation, Market Opportunities, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft 365: Cloud Basics, Pricing, Licensing & Support

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Microsoft 365, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Software As A Service, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Office, Help Desk Support, Collaborative Software, Service Level Agreement, Billing, Technical Support, Office Administration, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Productivity Software, User Provisioning, System Monitoring, Billing & Invoicing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Risk Analysis for Credit Ratings

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Business Risk Management, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Finance, Balance Sheet, Financial Systems, Investments, Banking, Financial Planning, Market Liquidity, Quality Assessment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Standards, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Business Marketing, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

    ★ 4.6 (5.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records

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

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Mastering Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Collaborative Software, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Security, Microsoft Copilot, Compliance Management, Governance

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, General Ledger, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Stakeholder Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Computing, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing, Information Privacy, Governance, Network Security, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Salesforce Data Cloud Mastery: Certified Consultant Skills Path

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Governance, Cloud Management, Customer Data Management, Data Integration, Data Management, Customer Insights, Data Architecture, Dataflow, Data Modeling, Data Access, Data Processing, Cloud Computing, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Real Time Data, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, OpenAI API, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania
  • Program Management Professional Certification Prep: LearnKartS
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Microsoft 365: Cloud Basics, Pricing, Licensing & Support: Whizlabs
  • Financial Risk Analysis for Credit Ratings: EDUCBA
  • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
  • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
  • Mastering Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Whizlabs

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