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      Coursera Project Network

      Alcanza tu audiencia en Instagram con influenciadores

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Target Audience, Influencing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Accelerating Analytical Queries using the AlloyDB Columnar Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Test Data, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Test Case

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Menschen, Technologie und die Zukunft der Mobilität

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Electric Power Systems, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Disabilities, Data Ethics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Safety and Security, Environment and Resource Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Meta

      نمذجة البيانات المتقدمة

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, MySQL Workbench, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, MySQL, Database Management Systems, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Data Storage, Data Visualization Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crea gráficos para Facebook en Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Marketing Design, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Data Sharing, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      New
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      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, OSI Models, Cryptography, Encryption, Endpoint Security, Firewall, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Virtualization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Digital Marketing Institute

      Digital Channel Planning Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Analytics, Customer Service, Web Applications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Facebook Graphics in Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Advertising, Data Visualization, Content Creation, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      Google Cloud

      Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Data Security, System Monitoring, Security Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Information Privacy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Migrating to AlloyDB from PostgreSQL Using PostgreSQL Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Google Cloud Platform, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Public Cloud

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Build a BigQuery Processing Pipeline with Events for Cloud Run for Anthos

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Kubernetes

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Google Cloud

      Cloud NGFW: Migrate VPC Firewall Rules that use Network Tags

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Data Migration

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Alcanza tu audiencia en Instagram con influenciadores: Coursera Project Network
    • Accelerating Analytical Queries using the AlloyDB Columnar Engine: Google Cloud
    • Menschen, Technologie und die Zukunft der Mobilität: University of Michigan
    • نمذجة البيانات المتقدمة: Meta
    • Crea gráficos para Facebook en Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Cryptography, Network Security, and Application Security: Packt
    • Digital Channel Planning Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Create Facebook Graphics in Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Mitigating Security Vulnerabilities on Google Cloud 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Migrating to AlloyDB from PostgreSQL Using PostgreSQL Tools: Google Cloud

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    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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