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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5 stars, 174 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (174) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, World History, Research, Investigation, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Storytelling

    4.4 stars, 324 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (324) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Maintenance, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Remote Access Systems

    4.7 stars, 442 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, System Software, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Transaction Processing

    4.8 stars, 379 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models

    4.7 stars, 312 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Leadership Development, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Adult Education, Nursing Practices, Coaching, Initiative and Leadership, Informatics

    4.7 stars, 339 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (339) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Embedded Linux Development

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Agile Software Development, Linux, Software Testing, Development Testing, Linux Administration, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, System Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, File Systems, Shell Script, Debugging

    4.4 stars, 183 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (183) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Land Management, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Economic Development, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 241 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    McMaster University

    Finance For Everyone: Value

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Project Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, General Finance, Investments, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Risk Modeling, Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 253 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (253) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Linux Administration, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Anomaly Detection, Incident Management, AI Security, Information Systems Security, Network Analysis

    4.6 stars, 216 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (216) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, General Medicine, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Observation, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Nutrition

    4.8 stars, 236 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Payment Systems, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Asset Protection, Governance, Key Management

    4.9 stars, 361 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (361) · Intermediate · 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

  • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
  • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
  • Advanced Embedded Linux Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Finance For Everyone: Value: McMaster University
  • IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools: IBM

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