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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


  • C

    Coursera

    How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Target Audience, Facebook, Campaign Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting, Cost Management

    ★ 4.7 (437) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Becoming a Sports Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Arbitration, Wealth Management, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Financial Management, Relationship Management, Financial Planning

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts

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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Demography, Disabilities, Chronic Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection

    ★ 4.7 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Business Acumen, International Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Decision Making

    ★ 4.7 (642) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professionalism, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

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

  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Communicating Data Insights with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Systems, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Sustainability Standards, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Proposal Writing, Business Economics, Capital Budgeting, Environmental Issue, Economics, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

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

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Neurology, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Anatomy, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Meal Planning And Preparation, Medical Terminology, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Adaptability, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (376) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

    ★ 4.7 (353) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Public History

    ★ 4.8 (468) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La solución del conflicto ético

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Conflict Management, Medical Practices and Procedures, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Self-Awareness

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

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

  • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera
  • Becoming a Sports Agent: Case Western Reserve University
  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution: Imperial College London
  • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
  • Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills: Starweaver
  • Communicating Data Insights with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
  • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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