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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Business Process Automation, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, Customer Relationship Management, Dashboard, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Data Security, Cloud Computing

    4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Statistical Programming, Trend Analysis

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Conspiracy Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Storytelling, Case Studies, Content Creation, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychological Evaluations, Public History, Media and Communications, World History, European History

    4.4 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Sociology, Medicare, Diversity Programs, Healthcare Ethics, Community Organizing

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Business Planning, Auditing, New Business Development, Audit Planning, Growth Strategies

    4.2 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Public Involvement in Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Qualitative Research, Research Design, General Science and Research, Social Impact

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create environmental awareness content with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

    4.5 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (39) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Shopify Dropshipping Mastery: Start Your Online Store

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales, Product Promotion, Growth Strategies, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Product Strategy, Pay Per Click Advertising, Order Processing, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Content Creation, International Relations, Business Management

    4.9 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Telemetry, Safety Standards, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

    4.4 stars, 29 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Searching for the Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Transportation Management, Land Management, Demography, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Education and Training, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Policy Development, Economics

    4.3 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Digital Marketing

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Accessibility to the Scenic Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Coordinating, Media and Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Communication Strategies, Visual Impairment Education, Performing Arts, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Teamwork, Planning, Needs Assessment, Policy Development, Coordination, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Salesforce Integration: University of California, Irvine
  • Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot: University of Michigan
  • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Public Involvement in Research: Imperial College London
  • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera
  • Shopify Dropshipping Mastery: Start Your Online Store: LearnKartS
  • TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices: University of Florida
  • Searching for the Grand Paris: Sciences Po

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