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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

    Principles of fMRI 2

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Image Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, Medical Imaging, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Neurology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation

    4.7 stars, 249 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication

    4.7 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Web Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Application Deployment

    4.5 stars, 226 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (226) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, World History, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Safety and Security, Human Services, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 290 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, Market Data, International Finance, Financial Systems, Economic Development, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Policy Development, Finance

    4.8 stars, 341 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Patient Education and Support, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 161 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (161) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Classical Music, Liberal Arts, Music, Art History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Music History, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Community Organizing, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Music Performance, Advocacy, Culture, Case Studies, Education and Training, Pedagogy

    4.7 stars, 182 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7 stars, 462 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    史記 (Shi Ji)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Liberal Arts, Public History, Storytelling, Culture

    4.9 stars, 212 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (212) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Midwifery, Child Health, Childbirth, Postpartum Care, Prenatal Care, Health Disparities, Care Management, Health Equity, Dignity in Care, Infant Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy

    4.8 stars, 261 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux Commands, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Linux, Software Installation, Network Security, Linux Administration, Network Analysis

    4.3 stars, 239 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (239) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Principles of fMRI 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server: Coursera
  • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
  • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Global Systemic Risk: Princeton University
  • 史記 (Shi Ji): National Taiwan University

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