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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

    Essential English for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Higher Education, Research, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Grammar, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    333 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Cleanliness, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    693 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    443 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting and Finance Software, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    455 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Social Media Data Analytics

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

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    298 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, World History, Technology Strategies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics, Innovation, European History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Patient Communication and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Active Listening, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Environment, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    367 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    352 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    OpenAI

    ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Digital pedagogy, LLM Application, AI Security, AI Personalization, Canva (Software), Personally Identifiable Information, Instructional Design, Information Privacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    525 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    199 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essential English for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Social Media Data Analytics: University of Washington
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Patient Communication and Education: Coursera
  • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
  • Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems: Johns Hopkins University

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