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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


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Democratic Governance and Policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Community Change in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Organizing, Health Promotion, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Political Sciences, Driving engagement, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 181 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, General Networking, End User Training and Support, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Data Storage, Network Administration, Information Technology, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Configuration Management

    4.6 stars, 214 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

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

    4.8 stars, 278 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 284 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law: Competing in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Commercialization, Branding, Brand Strategy, Procurement, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 310 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology

    4.8 stars, 321 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy and Standardisation

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Ancient History, Cybersecurity

    4.4 stars, 385 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (385) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Políticas públicas y bienestar: estrategias para sociedades más felices

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Community Development, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Social Work, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Public History, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Data Modeling, Case Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Liberal Arts, Research, Data Management, Data Collection

    4.4 stars, 310 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Market Data, Cloud Computing, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis

    4.2 stars, 303 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (303) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Community Development, Community and Social Work

    4.7 stars, 288 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Democratic Governance and Policymaking: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System
  • European Business Law: Competing in Europe: Lund University
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Privacy and Standardisation: 28DIGITAL
  • Políticas públicas y bienestar: estrategias para sociedades más felices: Universidad de Palermo
  • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome

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