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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


  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Tax Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Mediation, Litigation and Civil Justice, Commercial Laws, Business, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Relations

    ★ 4.8 (562) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, World History, Research, Investigation, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Storytelling

    ★ 4.4 (323) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Citizenship and the Rule of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Business Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Political Sciences, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (550) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Account Strategy, Account Management, Selling Techniques, Technical Sales, Sales Territory Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, B2B Sales, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Solution Selling, Generative AI Agents, Lead Generation, Overcoming Objections, Return On Investment, Predictive Analytics

    ★ 4.6 (513) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Mental Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.7 (521) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Global Public Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Contracts, Vendor Management, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    ★ 4.6 (103) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Requerimientos, planeación, ejecución y medición de estrategias para redes sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Plan Execution, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Content Strategy, Strategic Communication, Content Creation, Goal Setting, Marketing, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.5 (540) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    ★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Process Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health, Data Collection, Capital Expenditure, Research, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (680) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, Market Data, International Finance, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Policy Development, Finance

    ★ 4.8 (340) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Performance Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Data Visualization Software, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (493) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Introduction to Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Urology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.7 (550) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
  • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London
  • Technology & Software Sales Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Requerimientos, planeación, ejecución y medición de estrategias para redes sociales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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