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.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Policy Development, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Court Systems, European History, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Policy, Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Economic Development, Governance, Diplomacy, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yeshiva University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Color Matching, World History, Research, Color Theory, European History, Culture, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Copenhagen
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Instructional Design, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, AI literacy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Production Process
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Compilation, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, International Relations, Statistics, Economics, Market Opportunities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Social Studies, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Job Analysis, Human Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Health Promotion, Case Studies, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture, Advocacy, Public Policies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Traffic Flow Optimization, Demography, Spatial Analysis, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Sociology, Public Policies, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Innovation, Tax, Corporate Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Tax Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, European History, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks