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Public Administration Courses

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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Financial Forecasting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Practice Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management

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    University of Colorado System

    The Newborn Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Observation, Child Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Pediatrics, Medical Terminology, Anatomy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Marketing, Communication, and PR

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Governance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Human Centered Design, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Managing Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Administration, Security Management, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, TCP/IP, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cryptography, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Improvement, Process Analysis, Health Care Administration, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Clinical Trials, Systems Thinking, Quality Improvement, Change Management, Analytics, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Care Coordination, AI Personalization, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Business, Market Analysis, Public Policies, International Finance, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Digital Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Governance, Market Dynamics, Court Systems, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Performance Analysis, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Theatre and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Music History, Public History, Media and Communications, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Newborn Assessment: University of Colorado System
  • Marketing, Communication, and PR: Microsoft
  • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Managing Network Security: Kennesaw State University
  • Analytics in Healthcare Management and Administration: Northeastern University
  • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
  • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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