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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


  • D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media Marketing in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Analytics, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience

    4.5 stars, 648 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (648) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Program Management: Governance & Lifecycle Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Program Management, Governance, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications, Benefits Administration, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Program Development, Solution Delivery, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Program Implementation, Program Standards, Program Evaluation, Project Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Systems Integration

    4.6 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Information System Auditing, Governance and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Internal Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Quality Assurance, Training Records Management, Quality Management

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Fundamentals of Management and Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Organizational Structure, Project Design, Project Management, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Innovation, Value Propositions

    2.1 stars, 7 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.1 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Jury Trial, Social Justice, Governance, Case Studies, Health Policy

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization Primer: Tools & Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Statistical Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Tableau Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Power BI, Google Sheets, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 691 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (691) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts

    4.7 stars, 546 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Epidemiology, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Statistical Modeling, Medical Science and Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling

    4.7 stars, 391 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Initiative and Leadership, AI literacy, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Public Policies, Automation, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Persona (User Experience), Market Research

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Database Administration, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Development, Relational Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Query Languages, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Maintenance

    4.6 stars, 936 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    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

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Postpartum Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Disparities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Social Media Marketing in Practice: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Program Management: Governance & Lifecycle Domains: LearnKartS
  • Information System Auditing, Governance and Management: Whizlabs
  • Fundamentals of Management and Organizations: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Visualization Primer: Tools & Techniques: Coursera
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Oracle SQL Databases: LearnQuest

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