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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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    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), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Community Development, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Case Studies, Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    디지털 거버넌스

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Cyber Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Financial Regulations, Market Dynamics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Public Administration, Automation, Legal Proceedings, E-Commerce, Electronic Media, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Data Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Competitive Analysis, Information Privacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Essence of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Networking, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Community Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Digital Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Economics, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Architectural Design, Land Development, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Building Design, Economic Development, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Development, Public Administration, Spatial Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Finance, Demography

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Project Design, Policy Development, Public Administration, Governance, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Data Management, Interoperability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, International Finance, Data Analysis, Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Management, Quantitative Research, Public Administration, Behavioral Economics, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Strengthening territorial response for better health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Health Assessment, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Public Health, Emergency Response, Community Mental Health Services, Policy Development, Health Policy, Mental Health, Public Administration, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 9 of our most popular public administration courses

  • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
  • 디지털 거버넌스: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Essence of Leadership : O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Diseño de proyectos de gobierno digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Strengthening territorial response for better health: Politecnico di Milano

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