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Applied Certificate in Public Administration
The Applied Certificate in Public Administration is a specialized program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of public administration. This certificate focuses on the unique challenges and requirements of working in the public sector, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other public service entities.
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 25 Lessons
- 7 Quizzes
- 0 Zooms
- 0 Assignments
- 1080h Duration
Week 1: Introduction to Public Administration
5 Lessons1 Quiz0 Zooms0 Assignments
- What is Public Administration?
- Historical Development of Public Administration
- Key Concepts and Theories in Public Administration
- Three Approaches to Public Administration
- The Role of Public Administration in Society
- Quiz 1
Week 2: Organizational Structure and Governance
4 Lessons2 Quizzes0 Zooms0 Assignments
- Bureaucracy and Administrative Structure
- Principles of Organizational Design
- Ethics and Accountability in Public Administration
- Public Sector Governance Models
- Quiz 2
- Case Study
Week 3: Public Policy Analysis
4 Lessons1 Quiz0 Zooms0 Assignments
- Policy Formulation and Implementation
- Policy Evaluation and Impact Assessment
- Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
- Case Studies in Policy Analysis
- Quiz 3
Week 4: Public Financial Management
4 Lessons1 Quiz0 Zooms0 Assignments
- Budgeting and Fiscal Planning
- Revenue Generation and Expenditure Management
- Financial Accountability and Transparency
- Public-Private Partnerships in Financial Management
- Quiz 4
Week 5: Human Resources Management in the Public Sector
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- Recruitment and Selection
- Training and Development
- Performance Appraisal and Motivation
- Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Quiz 5
Week 6: Public Service Delivery and Performance Measurement
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- Service Delivery Models
- Quality Management and Process Improvement
- Performance Metrics and Benchmarking
- Citizen-Centric Approaches to Service Delivery
- Case Study
Final Assessment
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