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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


  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Statement, Operating Cost, Cost Control, Corporate Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Inventory Accounting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Accounting Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Resource Allocation, Accounting, Product Assortment, Depreciation, Production Process, Financial Reporting

    4.7 stars, 403 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (403) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Patient Communication

    4.7 stars, 364 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Evaluation, Health Education, Athletic Training, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation

    4.7 stars, 236 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Analysis, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.3 stars, 326 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (326) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Small Business Marketing Using Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Online Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement

    4.6 stars, 276 reviews, Mixed, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (276) · Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases

    4.8 stars, 633 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Data Modeling, Diagram Design

    4.6 stars, 482 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

    4.8 stars, 360 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Model Training, Image Quality, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

    4.8 stars, 548 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Bankruptcies, Securities (Finance), Securities Trading, Commercial Lending, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Laws, Loans, Banking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Banking, Business, Financial Regulation, Bank Regulations, Organizational Structure, Regulatory Compliance, Business Administration, Governance

    4.9 stars, 394 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (394) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Requerimientos, planeación, ejecución y medición de estrategias para redes sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Strategic Communication, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies

    4.5 stars, 545 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (545) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La solución del conflicto ético

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Legal Risk, Conflict Management, Medical Practices and Procedures, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.7 stars, 478 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (478) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cost Accounting: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Small Business Marketing Using Facebook: Coursera
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
  • Oracle Database Foundations: LearnQuest
  • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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