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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


  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Project Finance, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Financial Policy, Risk Management, Policy Analysis, Economics, Banking, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 403 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Management, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy

    4.6 stars, 402 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Public History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Research, Scientific Methods

    4.5 stars, 428 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (428) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Florida

    COVID-19 - A clinical update

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Intensive Care Medicine, Respiratory Care, Socioeconomics, Mechanical Ventilation, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Personal protective equipment, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology

    4.7 stars, 344 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (344) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand

    4.7 stars, 352 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Design, Node.JS, Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, GitHub, Microservices, Web Development, Kubernetes, User Accounts, Frontend Integration, Javascript

    4.6 stars, 208 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (208) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy

    4.9 stars, 702 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (702) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Internal Controls, External Auditing, Financial Auditing, Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Fraud detection, Business Strategies, Verification And Validation, Business Risk Management, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics

    4.7 stars, 315 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Courage, Composure, Creativity, Adaptability

    4.8 stars, 492 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Theory, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Database Software, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment

    4.6 stars, 276 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Church Administration Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Resource Management, Time Management, Administration, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Fiscal Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Financial Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 302 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
  • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
  • Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft

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