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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Assessing Health Program Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Collection, Health Disparities, Community Health, Maternal Health, Research Design, Child Health, Qualitative Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Data Responsibility

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Quality, Data Sharing, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Informed Consent

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Launch a Website with Azure Virtual Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Hosting, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Linux Servers, Application Deployment, Linux Administration, Web Applications, Linux, Service Management, Node.JS, Javascript, MongoDB

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Healthcare and Life Sciences v01.00.00

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Digital Transformation, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Thought Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a business profile on Twitter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Health Equity, Medical Records, Demography, Vital Signs, Health Policy, Health Information Management, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Huddersfield

    Advanced Leadership Skills & Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Leadership, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Communication, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Culture, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    AWS Cloud Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Storage, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Automation With Salt

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Automation, System Configuration, YAML, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, Remote Access Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Assessing Health Program Delivery: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Responsibility: Google
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Launch a Website with Azure Virtual Machines: Microsoft
  • Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Healthcare and Life Sciences v01.00.00: Amazon Web Services
  • Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Create a business profile on Twitter: Coursera
  • Civil Registration & Vital Statistics in Population Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Leadership Skills & Communication: University of Huddersfield

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