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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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    Simplilearn

    Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Brand Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Cloud PM 1 of 3: Cloud Business and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Product Management, Business

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Digital Transformation in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Vendor Management, Organizational Change, Service Improvement, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Search Engine Optimization, Leadership, Content Management, Customer Engagement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Information Systems Security, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Training, Computer Science, Diversity Programs, digital literacy, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Business Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Human Capital

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Project Management and Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Project Performance, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Auditing, Product Management, New Product Development, Team Leadership, Product Development, Leadership

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Understanding ISO Security Standards for Your Organization

    Skills you'll gain: ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, System Implementation, Security Awareness, Information Privacy, Risk Mitigation, Security Management, Security Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    "Making" Progress Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Community Outreach, Interactive Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Research, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Rapport Building, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Virtual Environment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Business Communication, Digital Communications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Feature Engineering, Database Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Tableau Software, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Keller Williams

    Sales Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Value Propositions, Sales Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Real Estate Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Management, Booking (Sales), Customer Acquisition Management, Brand Marketing, Sales Pipelines, Branding, Market Opportunities, Social Media Content, Property and Real Estate, Brand Strategy, Property Management, Customer Relationship Management, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
  • Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy: Simplilearn
  • Real-World Cloud PM 1 of 3: Cloud Business and Technology: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency: University of Rochester
  • Advanced Project Management and Leadership: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding ISO Security Standards for Your Organization: Codio
  • "Making" Progress Teach-Out: Emory University
  • Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams: University of California, Davis

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