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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 Geneva

    Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Crisis Intervention, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emergency Response, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, International Relations, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Clinical Research Ethics, Microbiology, Pathology, Health Systems

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    The State University of New York

    Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Team Collaboration, Emergency Response, Interpersonal Communications, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    Coursera

    التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Driving engagement, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Management, Web Presence, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Email Automation

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    113 reviews

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    Arizona State University

    Careers in Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Business Writing, Writing, Professionalism, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Public Relations, Product Lifecycle Management, Presentations, Communication, Constructive Feedback

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

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Urban Air Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Management, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Systems, Demand Planning, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Sustainable Business, Feasibility Studies, Regulatory Affairs, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Assurance, Concept Of Operations, Customer Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.5
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    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Case Law, Information Privacy, Court Systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Ancient History, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Civil Law, Data Sharing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Molecular Biology

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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Billing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Tax, Small Business Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems

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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Respiration, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Patrick Henry: Forgotten Founder

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, European History, Public History, Oral Expression, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    184 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Team Building, Corporate Communications, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !: University of Geneva
  • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك: Coursera
  • Careers in Sustainability: Arizona State University
  • Urban Air Mobility: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Privacy in Europe: 28DIGITAL
  • Immunology: Immune System and Infectious Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Getting Started with ProfitBooks: Coursera
  • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System

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