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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Land Development, Community Development, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Community Outreach

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Organizational Structure, Drive Engagement, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    487 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Justice, Education and Training, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Work, Social and Human Services, Workplace inclusivity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Epidemiology, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    368 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, R (Software), Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Data Transformation, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Communication Channels for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication, User Feedback, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Process Improvement, Writing, Business Reporting, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Spatial Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Information Privacy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    326 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Social Justice

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    410 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Vital Signs, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Health, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Accident Prevention, Safety Standards, Health Assessment, Cleanliness, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Anatomy, Psychology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    403 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Product Development, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    343 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Direct Patient Care, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity, Community Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
  • (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Communication Channels for Project Success: Coursera
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice University
  • Equine Welfare and Management: University of California, Davis
  • People and Soft Skills Assessment : IBM

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