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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.


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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Professional Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Social Media Content, Communication, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Communication Strategies, Meeting Facilitation, Content Creation, Social Media, Taking Meeting Minutes, Artificial Intelligence

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    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Brainstorming, digital literacy, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Complex Problem Solving, Literacy

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    University of Geneva

    Water Resources Management and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Governance, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Education, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Cómo hablar bien en público

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Assertiveness, Microsoft PowerPoint, Time Management, Adaptability

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    University of London

    Global Energy and Climate Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care, Health Technology, Biomedical Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Market Dynamics, Health Administration, Health Policy, Innovation, Financial Regulations, Cultural Diversity, Regulatory Affairs, Insurance, Market Trend, Stakeholder Analysis

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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    Columbia University

    Construction Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Construction Management, Real Estate, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Finance, Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Commercial Real Estate, Business Mathematics, Strategic Partnership, Return On Investment

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Research, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

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    GRAMMY GO

    Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Target Audience, Brand Management, User Feedback, Customer Insights, Marketing, Market Research, Content Creation, User Research, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media, Persona Development, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

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    LearnQuest

    Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Managed Services, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Microsoft Azure, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Emerging Technologies, Containerization, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI for Professional Communication: Kennesaw State University
  • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Water Resources Management and Policy: University of Geneva
  • Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cómo hablar bien en público: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
  • Construction Finance: Columbia University
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh

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