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Governance & Public Policy

Public Administration

Manage public institutions effectively, ethically, and for citizens.

6 weeksOne day a weekCapstone project

Curriculum

Your six-week path

Each week meets once and builds on the previous session, ending in a hands-on capstone.

  1. 1Week 1

    Foundations of Public Administration

    Understand the public sector.

    • Concepts and scope
    • Public vs. private administration
    • Theories and evolution
    • The administrative state
  2. 2Week 2

    Governance & Institutions

    Understand how government is organized.

    • Structures of government
    • Bureaucracy and organization
    • Intergovernmental relations
    • Decentralization
  3. 3Week 3

    Public Policy

    Understand the policy process.

    • Policy cycle
    • Agenda setting and formulation
    • Implementation
    • Policy evaluation
  4. 4Week 4

    Public Finance & HR

    Manage public resources.

    • Public budgeting
    • Financial management and accountability
    • Human resource management in the public sector
    • Performance management
  5. 5Week 5

    Service Delivery & Ethics

    Serve citizens with integrity.

    • Public service delivery
    • E-government and digital services
    • Ethics and anti-corruption
    • Citizen engagement
  6. 6Week 6

    Reform & Capstone

    Drive administrative improvement.

    • Public sector reform
    • New public management
    • Change and innovation
    • Capstone: institutional improvement plan

Levels

Choose the level that fits you

Public Administration is offered at five levels. Sign up for the one that matches your current experience.

  1. 1

    Beginner

    Start from the fundamentals

    For students who are new to the subject. Covers core concepts, key terms, and the basics you need to get started with confidence.

  2. 2

    Intermediate

    Build on what you know

    For students with some prior knowledge. Goes deeper into practical skills, tools, and real-world application of the fundamentals.

  3. 3

    Advanced

    Master complex skills

    For experienced students ready for challenging material, advanced techniques, and independent problem-solving.

  4. 4

    Professional

    Industry-ready expertise

    For working professionals. Focuses on workplace scenarios, best practices, and the standards expected in the field.

  5. 5

    Diploma

    Full certification track

    A comprehensive track combining all levels toward a Fisko Foundation diploma, with a final assessment and certificate of completion.

Test your knowledge

A quick 4-question check on Public Administration. Pick an answer for each question, then submit to see your score.

  1. 1. Public administration manages:

  2. 2. Public policy is:

  3. 3. Public finance deals with:

  4. 4. Good service delivery focuses on:

0 of 4 answered

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Secure your place in the next six-week cohort and start building practical skills one day a week.

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