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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


  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Correspondence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Financial Auditing, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Leadership, Financial Forecasting, Oral Expression, Finance

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Patient Communication

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

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Governance, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Media

    ★ 4.6 (668) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Accident Prevention, Health Assessment, Cleanliness, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Internal Medicine, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Pathology, Oncology, Neurology

    ★ 4.9 (119) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Online Learning Design for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Pedagogy, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations, Student Engagement, Design Reviews, Teaching, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Classroom Management, Media Production, Creative Design, Collaborative Software, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Learning Strategies, Security Controls, Augmented Reality, Information Privacy

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Marketing, Web Presence, Brand Management, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development

    ★ 4.6 (376) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Bankruptcies, Securities (Finance), Securities Trading, Commercial Lending, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Laws, Loans, Banking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Banking, Business, Financial Regulation, Bank Regulations, Organizational Structure, Regulatory Compliance, Business Administration, Governance

    ★ 4.9 (393) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Personal Development, Psychology

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

    ★ 4.9 (238) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía: Arizona State University
  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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