Public Administration

Public Administration is the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and prepares civil servants for working in public service. Coursera's Public Administration catalogue equips you with the knowledge and skills essential for a career in public service or government. You'll learn about the principles of public administration, public policy formulation, budgeting and financial management, human resource management in public sector, ethics in public administration, and governance. These will prepare you for diverse roles in public service, non-profit organizations, or governmental agencies and make you well-versed in leading, managing, and implementing public programs and initiatives.
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    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Determinants Of Health, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

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    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Sustainable Business, Governmental Accounting, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Risk Management, Supply Chain, Business Ethics, Request for Proposal, Public Policies, Supplier Relationship Management, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

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    O.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

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Economics, Governance

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Fraud detection, Public Administration, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Emerging Technologies, IBM Cloud, Predictive Analytics, Education and Training, Artificial Intelligence, Public Cloud, Public Policies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Technology, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance

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    Lund University

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Labor Law, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Administration, Financial Market

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    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Research Methodologies

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Investments, Finance, Financial Services, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Leadership Studies, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Insurance

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Governance, Interoperability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Project Design, Analytics, Process Design, Strategic Planning, Data Security, Public Policies, Technical Services, Public Administration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economic Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Systems Thinking, Governance

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