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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


  • 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

    ā˜… 4.7 (288) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Human Factors (Security), Encryption, Data Security, Security Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Attacks, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Information Privacy, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Risk

    4.8 stars, 389 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (389) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Change in Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Change Control, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Health Administration, IT Management, Strategic Leadership, Health Technology, Health Care, Decision Support Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Electronic Medical Record, System Implementation, Process Modeling

    4.7 stars, 311 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (311) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Israel State and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Sociology, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management

    4.7 stars, 382 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (382) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Disease Clusters

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Community Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biostatistics, Public Health, Community Outreach, Health Assessment, Environmental Monitoring, Investigation, Environmental Science, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 318 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (318) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U
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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Ideation

    4.9 stars, 297 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.9 (297) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google

    Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing, E-Commerce

    4.9 stars, 338 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.9 (338) Ā· Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    AnalĆ­ticas de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Digital Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Market Research, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.7 stars, 313 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (313) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    4.5 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (194) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
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  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Medical Practices and Procedures, General Medicine, Ancient History, Physiology, Liberal Arts

    4.6 stars, 228 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (228) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Investment Management

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

    ā˜… 4.6 (276) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Public Key Infrastructure, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Network Model, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Transformation

    4.1 stars, 235 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.1 (235) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Principios y Regulaciones de Seguridad de la Información:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Leading Change in Health Informatics:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Israel State and Society:Ā Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Disease Clusters:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities:Ā University of Amsterdam
  • Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google:Ā Google
  • AnalĆ­ticas de Marketing Digital:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world:Ā Sciences Po
  • äø­åŒ»čÆäøŽäø­åŽä¼ ē»Ÿę–‡åŒ–:Ā Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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