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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 North Texas

    Math Prep: College & Work Ready

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra, Descriptive Statistics, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Visualization

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    327 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Global Health Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Development, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Emergency Response, Diplomacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Analytics, Owned Media, Marketing Design, Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    978 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Public History, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    506 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IE Business School

    Understanding economic policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Growth Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    462 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Setting Appointments, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    919 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Communication Principles for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Leadership, Media Relations, Discussion Facilitation, Business Leadership, Influencing, Employee Engagement

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Information Assurance, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    709 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Hygiene, Social Justice, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    312 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Community Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
  • Global Health Policy: The University of Tokyo
  • Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
  • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
  • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
  • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Communication Principles for Leaders: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business: University of Colorado System
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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