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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


  • I

    IE Business School

    Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Campaign Planning, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Communication Strategies, Communication, Budget Management, Budgeting

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Statistical Programming, Trend Analysis

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Washington

    Introduction to Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Concision, Communication Strategies, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Editing, Composure, Planning

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Governance and Management of Higher Education in India

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Education Software and Technology, Quality Assurance, Management Training And Development, Education and Training, Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Policy Analysis, Adult Education, Research

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Public Policies, R Programming, Analytics, Data Transformation, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation

    4.5 stars, 63 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (63) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Policies, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7 stars, 264 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux CentOS System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Linux Administration, Linux, User Provisioning, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Systems Administration, Network Administration, Server Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, File Systems, Network Support, Administration, Operations Management, Automation, Operations, Environment

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, grep, Systems Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Hardening, Operating Systems, Firewall, User Accounts, Network Routers, File Management, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Dashboard Creation, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, System Monitoring, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, Load Balancing, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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