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.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Urology, Epidemiology, Urinalysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Microsoft Windows, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Control Panels, Windows Servers, Security Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Adaptation, Insurance, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Management Systems, Business Risk Management, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Technology, Telehealth, Public Speaking, Diagnostic Tests
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice, Musical Composition, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Legal Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, digital literacy, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Respiration, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Vulnerability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Immunology, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Clinical Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months