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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Clinical Monitoring, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Data Quality, Healthcare Ethics, Quality Assurance, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Case Report Forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Maintenance, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Integrity, Informed Consent, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 627 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (627) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

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

    4.8 stars, 818 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Social and Human Services, Chronic Diseases, Human Services, Emergency Response, Public Safety and National Security, Nutritional Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Mitigation, Patient Treatment

    4.8 stars, 578 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Planning

    4.5 stars, 398 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (398) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Estrategias de Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Development and Management, LinkedIn, Marketing Budgets, Facebook, Advertising, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Professional Networking, Online Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing

    4.6 stars, 894 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Community Development, Public Health, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Design Process

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Compensation Management, Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies

    4.7 stars, 593 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Saúde Baseada em Evidências

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Health Care, Research, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis

    4.9 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Transact-SQL, SQL, Data Integrity, Database Architecture and Administration, Transaction Processing, Database Development, Database Management, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Data Maintenance, Query Languages, Database Administration, Database Systems, Data Management

    4.5 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (335) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creative Content Creation Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Video Production, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, ChatGPT, Marketing Design, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Branding, Responsible AI

    4.4 stars, 414 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (414) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors

    Skills you'll gain: Tax, Tax Planning, Benefits Administration

    4.8 stars, 722 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Threat Modeling, Communication Systems, Algorithms, Digital Communications

    4.6 stars, 923 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (923) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Clinical Trials Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation: University of Colorado System
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
  • Estrategias de Redes Sociales: Universidad Austral
  • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Saúde Baseada em Evidências: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Microsoft SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Creative Content Creation Toolkit: Coursera

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