• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Public Relations

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.


More to explore:

Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    922 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Timelines, Governance, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    344 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Florida

    COVID-19 - A clinical update

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Critical Care, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Personal protective equipment, Laboratory Testing, Clinical Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    344 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Michigan

    Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Infectious Diseases, Respiration, Mental Health Therapies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    349 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of London

    Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    R

    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    403 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Augmented Reality, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Color Theory, Database Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Unilever

    Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, E-Commerce

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    239 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…666768…209

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

  • Precalculus: Relations and Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem: Tel Aviv University
  • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
  • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
  • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
  • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice University

Skills you can learn in Marketing

Market (economics) (28)
Social Media (15)
Marketing Strategy (14)
Analytics (13)
Brand (13)
Digital Marketing (13)
Marketing Analytics (11)
Plan (11)
Advertising (9)
Modeling (9)
Social Media Marketing (9)
Brand Management (7)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok