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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


  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Development, Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Database Administration, Database Software, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Command-Line Interface

    4.6 stars, 795 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Drive Engagement, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Culture

    4.9 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Mentorship, Social Media, Rapport Building, Social Media Strategy, Business Research, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Business Correspondence, People Development, Business Writing, Relationship Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Decision Making, Habit Formation, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

    4.5 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Project Management, Health Technology, Change Control, Health Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Assessment, Medical Records, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Clinical Leadership, Health Administration, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, IT Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Data Science

    4.4 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Data Visualization, Change Control, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    4.5 stars, 713 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (713) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 stars, 1.9K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organization Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Medical Management, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Healthcare Project Management, Health Care, Data Quality, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion

    4.6 stars, 693 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (693) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Clinical Research, Pathology, Health Care, Precision Medicine, Patient Treatment, Maternal Health, Biology, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, Community Health

    4.9 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Security

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Decision Making, Psychiatry, Neurology, Scientific Methods

    4.7 stars, 826 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (826) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS): IBM
  • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
  • Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Stories of Infection: Stanford Online
  • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University

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