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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


  • 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), Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Meal Planning And Preparation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Adaptability, Community Health, Mental Concentration, Environment, Child Health, Clinical Trials

    4.6 stars, 779 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (779) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Power Platform, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Maintenance, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Access, Data Cleansing

    4.6 stars, 717 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (717) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Liberal Arts, Personal Development, Psychology, Human Development, Research, Cultural Diversity, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Ancient History

    4.7 stars, 823 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (823) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Store, NoSQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 692 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (692) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Medical Emergency, Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Trauma Care, Safety Training, Neurology, Care Management, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Virtual Instruction

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy

    4.5 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Information Assurance, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity, Network Protocols

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Branding, Design Software, Marketing

    4.6 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export

    4.8 stars, 533 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (533) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Orden y manejo del tiempo

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Time Management, Prioritization, Productivity, Office Procedures, Administration, Workflow Management, Cleanliness, Business Process, Planning, Process Management, Goal Setting, Strategic Prioritization, Business Management

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

    4.8 stars, 778 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (778) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Microsoft PL-300 Exam Preparation and Practice: Microsoft
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta
  • Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Virtual Instruction: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
  • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London

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