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Public Relations Courses

Public relations courses can help you learn media relations, crisis communication, brand management, and strategic messaging. You can build skills in audience analysis, content creation, and effective storytelling. Many courses introduce tools like press release software, social media management platforms, and analytics tools, that support measuring campaign success and engaging with diverse audiences.

Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


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    Northeastern University

    Data Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Next-Gen Brand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Canva (Software), Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Branding, Content Scheduling, Logo Design, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Data Presentation, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Introduction to Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Project Management Life Cycle

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    University of Washington

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Analytics, Statistical Programming, Correlation Analysis, R (Software), Application Programming Interface (API), R Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Cyber Attack Countermeasures

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Políticas Europeas Globales

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Diplomacy, Governance, Security Strategy, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Technology Strategies, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Wonders of Ancient Egypt

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, World History, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Public History

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Nursing Homes, Equipment decontamination, Sanitation, Hand Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Personal protective equipment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care

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    Lund University

    European Business Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Arbitration, Tax Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Tax Laws, Mediation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Court Systems, Compliance Management, Adjudication

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    University of Geneva

    Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Immigration Law, International Relations, European History, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Human Development, World History, Diversity Awareness, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Case Law, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Human Centered Design, Economic Development, Financial Inclusion, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Business Modeling, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Environment and Resource Management, Labor Relations

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    Kennesaw State University

    The 7 Side-Effects of the Internet Age - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Governance, Social Impact, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Social Studies, Digital Transformation, International Relations, Asset Management, Governance

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

  • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Next-Gen Brand Management: Coursera
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington
  • Cyber Attack Countermeasures: New York University
  • Políticas Europeas Globales: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Wonders of Ancient Egypt: University of Pennsylvania
  • Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • European Business Law: Lund University
  • Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme: University of Geneva

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