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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, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Campaigns, Communication Strategies, Keyword Research, Social Media, Social Media Content, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Workflow Management, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Brand Strategy, Invoicing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to a Technical Group

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Contingency Planning, Persuasive Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Target Audience, Professionalism, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Becoming a Cybersecurity Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Business Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Recognizing Team Members

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, People Development, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Mindfulness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Best Practices for Marketing with Facebook Messenger

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Event Marketing, Customer Inquiries, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Sharing, Health Technology, Interoperability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Authorization (Computing), Code Review, Dependency Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Vers l'infiniment grand

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Science and Research, electromagnetics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    UBITS

    Business Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Benchmarking, Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Retail Sales, Negotiation, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Accountability, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Value Propositions, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management, Rapport Building, Business Development, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability Frameworks, Market Research, Personal Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Corporate Fraud: Detect, Prevent & Implement Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Financial Controls, Auditing, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Auditing, Internal Controls, Investigation, Internal Auditing, Financial Regulations, Compliance Management, Financial Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Financial Regulation, Risk Control, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Case Studies, Advanced Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CertNexus

    Internet of Things (IoT) Security (Exam ITS-110)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, OSI Models, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Network Protocols, Encryption, Threat Modeling, Data Encryption Standard, Remote Access Systems, Firewall, Brute-force attacks, Emerging Technologies, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Becoming a Cybersecurity Consultant: 28DIGITAL
  • Recognizing Team Members: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Best Practices for Marketing with Facebook Messenger: Coursera
  • Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices : LearnQuest
  • Vers l'infiniment grand: École Polytechnique
  • Business Developer: UBITS
  • Corporate Fraud: Detect, Prevent & Implement Controls: EDUCBA

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