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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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    Pearson

    Fiscal and Monetary Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Fiscal Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Tax, Public Administration, Governmental Accounting, Budgeting, Budget Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Gandhian Thought and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Communication Strategies, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Media Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Conflict Management, Culture, Governance, Digital Marketing Campaigns, World History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    Project Risk Management: Quality, Cost & Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Project Controls, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Cost Management, Purchasing, Quality Control, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Risk Management, Cost Control, Managed Services

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Recognizing Suicidality in Youth Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Preventative Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Student Support and Services, Community Mental Health Services, School Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health, School Counseling, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Parent Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Vulnerability, Patient Observation, English Language

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Interoperability, Linux Administration, Unix, System Configuration, Knowledge of Apple Software, Computing Platforms, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Mac OS, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Security Controls, Network Security, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Tax Analyst with AI Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Prompt Engineering, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax Returns, Operational Analysis, Operational Excellence, Tax Management, Responsible AI, Tax Laws, Corporate Accounting, Audit Working Papers, Stakeholder Communications, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, ChatGPT, Research, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Find Instagram Success: Build an Account People Care About

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Content Scheduling, Brand Strategy, Driving engagement, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Growth Strategies, Target Audience, Content Optimization, Branding, Workflow Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Building Applications with React

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Code Reusability, Context Management, Javascript, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Maintainability, Software Design, Debugging, Data Sharing, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Azure Networking: VNETs, VPN, and Traffic Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Business Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Analytics, AI literacy, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Email Automation, Advanced Analytics, Performance Reporting, Collaboration, Project Coordination, Proposal Development, Content Creation

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Copilot and Agent Operations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Bloodborne Pathogens, Immunology, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies

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

  • Fiscal and Monetary Policy: Pearson
  • Gandhian Thought and Communication: Sage Publications
  • Project Risk Management: Quality, Cost & Procurement: STARWEAVER
  • Recognizing Suicidality in Youth Mental Health: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Operating Systems & Security Fundamentals: Packt
  • Tax Analyst with AI Skills: Coursera
  • Find Instagram Success: Build an Account People Care About: Skillshare
  • Building Applications with React: University of Michigan
  • Azure Networking: VNETs, VPN, and Traffic Management: KodeKloud
  • Microsoft AI Business Professional: Microsoft

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