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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Tax, Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management

    4.9
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Growth Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Business Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Auditing, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Corporate Communications, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Communication Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Web Presence, Target Audience, Research

    4.7
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create social media content with Prezi

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

    4.1
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    ISACA

    Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Auditing, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Machine Learning Methods

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Brand Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Internal Communications Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Public Relations, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Executive Presence, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Communication, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Ethics in Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

    4.4
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Droit International de l'Eau Douce

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Sustainability, Arbitration, Mediation, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Policy, Diplomacy, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Regulations, Environment and Resource Management, Conflict Management, Adjudication, Case Law

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Studies, Environment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Care Coordination, Policy Development, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights: Coursera
  • Create social media content with Prezi: Coursera
  • Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation: ISACA
  • Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy: Simplilearn
  • Internal Communications Framework: University of California, Irvine
  • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Droit International de l'Eau Douce: University of Geneva
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy: Johns Hopkins University

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