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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

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

  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Linux for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, File Management, Unix Shell, User Provisioning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, System Software, Patch Management, Software Installation, Graphical Tools

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National University of Singapore

    Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Rapport Building, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Business Correspondence, Writing

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity

    ★ 4.5 (428) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Patent Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Asset Protection, Case Law, Business Strategy, Lawsuits, Innovation, Court Systems, Analysis, Litigation and Civil Justice

    ★ 4.8 (320) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Public Safety and National Security

    ★ 4.6 (714) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Federal Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Property Accounting, Income Tax, Liquidation, Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Partnership Accounting, Tax Laws, Tax, Tax Returns, Depreciation, Tax Planning, Corporate Accounting, Real Estate Transactions, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Fixed Asset, Specialized Accounting, Benefits Administration

    ★ 4.8 (981) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Security Management, Cloud Security, Technical Support and Services

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Competitive Analysis, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Digital health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Health Informatics, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record System, Electronic Medical Record, Health Equity, Interoperability, Public Health, Epidemiology, Big Data, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Digital Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Health Information Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Data Integration

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

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

  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
  • América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades. : Universidad de Chile
  • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
  • U.S. Federal Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google Workspace Administrator: Google Cloud

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