• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Public Administration

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


  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Linux Networking, Security, and Automation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Firewall, Systems Administration, Disaster Recovery, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Network Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Scripting Languages, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Support

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Stanford Online

    Stories of Infection

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Infection Control, Immunology, Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Listening and Note-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Concision, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Public Speaking, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    987 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    B

    Board Infinity

    Time Series Forecasting with Python: Models to Production

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Model Training, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Correlation Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    Taipei Medical University

    Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Technical Communication, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Molecular Biology, Natural Language Processing, Biology, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Austral

    Pilares de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Digital Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Marketing Planning, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Web Analytics, Marketing, Email Marketing, Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Plan Execution, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Human Capital, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    STARWEAVER

    Procurement for Governments

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Legal Risk, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Public Policies, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistical Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Statistical Programming, Trend Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Madecraft

    Personal Brand Management and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Composure, Influencing, Positivity, Communication, Public Speaking, Brand Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Brand Marketing, Branding, Presentations, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Storytelling, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Virtual Networking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    EDUCBA

    Microbiology for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Taxonomy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Medical Laboratory, Public Health, Laboratory Testing, Sterilization, Environmental Science, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Environment, Food and Beverage, Tax, Safety Culture, Culture

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Develop a Company Website with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Web Presence, Content Management, Photo Editing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, User Accounts, Brand Management, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

1…293031…353

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

  • Linux Networking, Security, and Automation Essentials: Packt
  • Stories of Infection: Stanford Online
  • Academic Listening and Note-Taking: University of California, Irvine
  • Time Series Forecasting with Python: Models to Production: Board Infinity
  • Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics: Taipei Medical University
  • Pilares de Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
  • Procurement for Governments: STARWEAVER
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
  • Personal Brand Management and Influence: Madecraft

Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

Leadership (53)
Project Management (30)
Plan (25)
Planning (24)
Modeling (17)
Analytics (16)
Human Resources (16)
Decision-making (15)
Change Management (14)
Innovation (14)
Negotiation (14)
Human Resource Management (13)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok