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- Final Exam (included in price)
- Tutor is available to students
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.
Included in course price
This Public Administration Level 5 Training course consists of 7 structured lectures, followed by an assessment, each addressing a core area of public administration knowledge and professional understanding.
The course begins with an introduction to public administration, outlining its scope, purpose, and role within government and public service delivery. Learners then explore administrative theories and practices, examining classical, modern, and contemporary approaches to public sector organisation and management.
Organisational behaviour and management focus on leadership, motivation, communication, and decision-making within public organisations. Public policy and decision making examine how policies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated within political and administrative systems.
Public finance and budgeting introduce principles of public expenditure, budgeting processes, accountability, and financial management within the public sector. Human resource management in the public sector explores recruitment, performance management, workforce development, and ethical employment practices.
The course concludes with public administration and law, examining legal frameworks, regulatory environments, accountability mechanisms, and the rule of law as they relate to public sector administration.
Certification
After successful completion of the Public Administration Level 5 Training course, learners receive a free digital certificate from Reed confirming course completion. A provider-issued certificate is also available following verification, with optional premium certificates and academic transcripts available separately.
This Public Administration course is suitable for learners with an interest or background in government, public services, policy studies, management, or social sciences who wish to develop structured academic understanding. It is ideal for public sector support staff, policy assistants, administrative professionals, researchers, or individuals preparing for further study related to Public Administration.
No formal qualifications are required to enrol on this Public Administration course. Learners should have a basic to good standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the assessment is required to finish the course.
This Public Administration course can support progression into public sector administrative roles, policy support positions, governance assistance, public finance support, research roles, or further academic study related to Public Administration and public policy.
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