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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Sales Enablement, Data Management, Sales Process, Sales Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Management, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Customer Success Management, Marketing Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Communications Management, Account Management, Automation, Business Reporting

    4.2 stars, 222 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (222) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

    4.8 stars, 472 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Emprender la emprendeduría

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Media Production, Market Opportunities, Business Administration, Commercial Laws, Administration, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Registration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Organizational Structure

    4.4 stars, 424 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (424) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Nutrition Education, Public Health, Environmental Issue, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Health Equity, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Education, Health Assessment, Internal Medicine, Demography

    4.7 stars, 342 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Cultural Diversity, Neurology, Health Education, Public History, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health

    4.7 stars, 234 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • A

    AAPC

    Introduction to Certified Professional Biller

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, Billing, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Insurance, Administration

    4.6 stars, 176 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Philosophy of Science

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 260 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

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

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Infrastructure for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Load Balancing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Azure Active Directory, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management

    4.6 stars, 248 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (248) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Audits, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law

    4.8 stars, 313 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • N

    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Chemistry

    4.8 stars, 305 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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

  • Salesforce Basics: University of California, Irvine
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Emprender la emprendeduría: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
  • Introduction to Certified Professional Biller: AAPC
  • Philosophy of Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Google Cloud Infrastructure for Azure Professionals: Google Cloud

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