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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Management, DevOps

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploying an Open Source Cassandra™ Database using the GCP Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Google Cloud Platform, Database Administration, Operational Databases, Query Languages, Database Design, Database Management, Data Access, Cloud Deployment

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing, Authentications, Google Cloud Platform, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Data Centers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Impulsando servicios integrales de agua y saneamiento rural

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Quality, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Works, Health Equity, Sustainable Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Coordination, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Service Accounts and Roles: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Data Access, User Accounts, Google Cloud Platform, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Cloud API, Cloud Management, Public Cloud, Query Languages, Cloud Platforms

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Communication Channels for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication, User Feedback, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Process Improvement, Writing, Business Reporting, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Responsible and Ethical AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Dependency Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integrity, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Model Evaluation, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    DNS

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Servers, Servers, Systems Administration, Network Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Individual Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Excel Formulas, General Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Mathematics, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurial Finance, Social Impact, Spreadsheet Software, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analytical Skills, Sustainable Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Linux Bootcamp for DevOps SRE & Cloud Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Unix, TCP/IP, Service Management, Network Troubleshooting, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Storage Technologies, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Hardware Architecture, Software Installation, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux ZFS Training

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Linux, Data Loss Prevention, Linux Commands, File Management, Software Installation, Data Maintenance, Data Storage, Data Management, Systems Architecture, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Hardware Architecture, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Deploying an Open Source Cassandra™ Database using the GCP Marketplace: Google Cloud
  • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
  • Impulsando servicios integrales de agua y saneamiento rural : Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Service Accounts and Roles: Fundamentals: Google Cloud
  • Communication Channels for Project Success: Coursera
  • Responsible and Ethical AI: Northeastern University
  • DNS: Packt
  • Value and Individual Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

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