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
Status: PreviewUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Political Sciences
Status: NewStatus: Free TrialDuke University
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Review, Staff Management, Safety Training, Strategic Leadership, Supervision, Prioritization, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Recruitment, Time Management, Organizational Strategy, Human Resource Management, Organizational Skills, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Technical Consulting, Windows Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Data Storage
Status: PreviewO.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Infographics, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Concision, Diagram Design, Action Oriented, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure
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Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing
Status: Free TrialStatus: AI skillsSkills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, Generative AI
Status: PreviewO.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Systems Thinking, Economics
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Policy Development, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses
- Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
- Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
- Church Administration: Human Resources: Duke University
- System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
- Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
- Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington
- Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
- Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
- Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
- Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis: University of Michigan
