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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

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Multi-Cloud, Operating Expense

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Costos para los Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Operating Cost, Management Reporting, Small Business Accounting, Cost Management, Management Accounting, Cost Estimation, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Operating Expense, Inventory Accounting, Materials Management, Payroll, Business Administration

    ★ 4.9 (3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Respiration, Patient Treatment, Anatomy, Physiology

    ★ 4.8 (815) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Marketing, Data Capture, Application Programming Interface (API), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, Data Integration, Analytics, Facebook, Data Analysis, Advertising

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Gift Accounting, Financial Statements, Governance, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax, Reconciliation

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Brute-force attacks, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling, Vulnerability

    ★ 4.7 (642) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    International Women's Health and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Student Engagement, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Work, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Child Welfare, Health Education

    ★ 4.9 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Procurement for Governments

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Governance, Social Impact, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Corporate Sustainability, Accountability

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

    Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Project Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Property Accounting, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Accountability

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Costos para los Negocios: Universidad de Chile
  • Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation: University of Colorado System
  • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta
  • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers: Johns Hopkins University
  • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University
  • Procurement for Governments: Coursera

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