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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


  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment

    4.7 stars, 169 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Security Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Attacks, Public Key Infrastructure, Hardening, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Authentications

    4.4 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Privacy Law and HIPAA

    Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Legal Risk, Data Governance, Data Security, Security Controls, Incident Response, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 192 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    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, Public History, Media and Communications, Research Methodologies, Research

    4.7 stars, 246 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment

    4.4 stars, 174 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (174) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Payroll & HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Administration, Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Accounting Software, Human Resources Software, Compliance Reporting, Compensation Management, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits

    4.3 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Validity and Bias in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    4.9 stars, 258 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (258) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Cyber Attacks, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Computer Security, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Information Privacy, Analysis

    4.3 stars, 135 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (135) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Governance, International Finance

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Communication Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy

    4.4 stars, 172 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (172) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Delivery Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Medical Management, Hospital Experience, Organizational Structure, Health Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Payment Systems, Home Health Care, Medicare, Health Policy, Patient-centered Care, Hospice

    4.7 stars, 215 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Childbirth: A Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Midwifery, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Health Policy, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Public Health, Community Development, Care Management, Education and Training

    4.7 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals: University of Amsterdam
  • Cloud Security Basics: University of Minnesota
  • Privacy Law and HIPAA: University of Pennsylvania
  • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • Payroll & HR Management: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Validity and Bias in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Vital Skills for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL

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