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      Coursera Project Network

      Entdecke verschiedene Arten von Facebook Ads

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Budgets

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      디지털 민주주의의 명암

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Application Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Health Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Health Care, Epidemiology, Community Health, Social Sciences, Demography, Economics, Economic Development, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Intereses del usuario típico en Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Insights, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Presentations

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 3

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Environment, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Public Policies, Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Community Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      تتبع إجراءات زبائن الموقع باستخدام فيسبوك بيكسل

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, User Accounts, E-Commerce

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Community Health, Public Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Survey Creation, Program Evaluation, Medical Records, Health Information Management, Interviewing Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Cisco CCNP Security SNCF (Exam 300-710)

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Endpoint Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Management, Malware Protection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals-Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Product Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Service Level, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Issue Tracking, Technical Communication, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cisco CCT Routing and Switching (100-490)

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Microsoft Windows, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development, Operating Systems, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Начинаем работать с Hootsuite

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Workflow Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - 繁體中文

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Product Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Management, Technical Support, End User Training and Support, Cloud Services, Service Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Technical Communication, Problem Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Entdecke verschiedene Arten von Facebook Ads: Coursera Project Network
    • 디지털 민주주의의 명암: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Health Policy : O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Intereses del usuario típico en Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 3: University of California San Diego
    • تتبع إجراءات زبائن الموقع باستخدام فيسبوك بيكسل : Coursera Project Network
    • Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cisco CCNP Security SNCF (Exam 300-710): Packt
    • Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals-Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • Cisco CCT Routing and Switching (100-490): Packt

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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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