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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 Infrastructure for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Engineering, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Body Language in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Constructive Feedback, Presentations, Public Speaking, Communication, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Composure, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Greeting Customers, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud AlloyDB: Design & Operate Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Databases, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Cloud Deployment, Capacity Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Motivational Skills, Business Communication, Driving engagement, Executive Presence, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Active Listening, Employee Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Optimizing and Managing Windows 365 Cloud PCs

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Cloud Management, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Microsoft Windows, Cloud Security, Microsoft Copilot, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Mobile Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Package and Software Management, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Teams, VPN Clients, Performance Tuning, Administration, Configuration Management, Resource Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Normalize Relational Databases for Peak Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Development, Dependency Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Financial and Managerial Accounting in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Fiscal Management, Capital Expenditure, Revenue Cycle Management, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Value-Based Care, Gift Accounting, Managed Care, Insurance, Accounting, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Health Care

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    AWS Data, Integration and Modern Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS SageMaker, Amazon Redshift, Database Administration, Extract, Transform, Load, Databases, Relational Databases, Real Time Data, Cloud Applications, Database Management Systems, Scalability, Data Integration, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, Cloud-Based Integration, Web Services, Data Warehousing, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People Without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Decision Making, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Communication, Creativity, Independent Thinking, People Development, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, People Management, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Social Skills, Recognizing Others

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Databases, System Design, and Final Points

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Design, System Design and Implementation, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Database Management Systems, Application Design, Databases, Database Administration, Solution Architecture, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Leave and Benefits Law

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Compensation and Benefits, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Human Resource Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Resources, Disabilities, Human Resource Management, Workforce Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Legal Risk, Claims Processing, Coordinating, Coordination

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering QuickBooks Online

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Billing & Invoicing, Payroll Reporting, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Management, Order Management, Inventory Management System, Accounting Software, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Inventory Control, Accounts Payable, Finance

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Body Language in the Workplace: Packt
  • Google Cloud AlloyDB: Design & Operate Databases: Whizlabs
  • Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional: Madecraft
  • Optimizing and Managing Windows 365 Cloud PCs: Packt
  • Normalize Relational Databases for Peak Performance: Coursera
  • Financial and Managerial Accounting in Healthcare: University of Arizona
  • AWS Data, Integration and Modern Workloads: Packt
  • Influencing People Without Authority: University of Michigan
  • Databases, System Design, and Final Points: Packt

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