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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Web Presence, Brand Management, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development, Video Production

    4.6 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies

    4.7 stars, 331 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Health And Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

    4.7 stars, 465 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • R

    Red Hat

    Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Unix Commands, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

    4.7 stars, 244 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (244) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Injury Prevention, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7 stars, 370 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Health Administration, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8 stars, 477 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (477) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

    4.8 stars, 383 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Analytical Skills, AI literacy, Big Data, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Processing, Data Collection, Social Impact, Machine Learning, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 418 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Data Sharing, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Medical Terminology, Graph Theory

    4.4 stars, 314 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (314) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Auditing, Analysis, Target Audience, Business Analysis Tools

    4.6 stars, 333 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (333) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Laws, Insurance, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Insurance Policies, Governance, Sustainability Reporting

    4.8 stars, 464 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google شهادة تقنية المعلومات من

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management, Linux, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems, Desktop Support, Technical Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Package and Software Management

    4.8 stars, 591 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (591) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems: Red Hat
  • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics: University of Minnesota
  • Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy: University of London

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