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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Creativity, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Composure, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening

      4.6
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Presentations, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Constructive Feedback, Creative Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Virtual Teams, Social Skills, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Client Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Biostatistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Public Health, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Food and Beverage, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Clinical Nutrition, Chronic Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Google

      Google IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, IT Infrastructure, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Network Security, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Professional Networking, Application Security, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      203K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Drive Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Keyword Research, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Leadership and Management, Content Marketing, Leadership Development, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Organizational Strategy, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Social Media Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      648 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Community Health, Data Mapping, Data Visualization Software, File Management, Network Analysis, Data Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Marketing, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Advertising, Presentations

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Conflict Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Motivation, Compensation Management, Recruitment, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization: Google
    • Google IT Support: Google
    • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
    • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
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    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
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    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Public Administration

    Public administration refers to the work people do to promote positive change in our communities at the local, state, and national government levels. Some of the roles in public administration are in government but may also be in nonprofit or community awareness work.

    People working in public administration jobs try to use existing laws and regulations to improve people's lives while hoping to keep down public taxes, improve community response efforts, and open up communications between elected officials and citizens.‎

    When you learn public administration, you gain an understanding of public services, human resource management, financial management and budget allocation, communication skills, data analysis, and public sector theory for government and nonprofits. People in public administration jobs oversee public policy initiatives, budgets, and inspections, while helping to manage people and resources in the chosen environment.

    With these competencies, people in this field can help others to develop, implement, and execute a wide range of public administration projects and initiatives in their current work.‎

    Learning public administration can lead you to careers in project management, public health, public services, public grassroots building, loan administration, fundraising, government economy, public works administration, and more. The skills you learn for public administration can also lead to later careers in the private business sector or government consulting.

    Some of the more well-known agencies on a national level that are involved in public administration include the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Small Business Administration (SBA), and others. There are many other career opportunities in public administration in local, county, and state offices as well.‎

    Taking online courses in public administration can give you a fundamental understanding of negotiation skills, management tactics, and communications principles to help you understand how government operations work. When you learn public administration, you can create new ways to boost the efficiency of the local economy to promote equity among communities in your city or state.‎

    Online Public Administration courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Public Administration skills. Choose from a wide range of Public Administration courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Public Administration, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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