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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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    The University of Sydney

    Ethical Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Analytics, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychological Evaluations, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Promote your Scientific Results

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Public Relations, Communication, Research, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Management, Managed Care, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Constructive Feedback, Care Management, Active Listening, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Health Disparities, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Organizational Change, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Governance, International Relations, Case Studies

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Primary Care, Sustainable Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Research, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Visionary, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Public Policies

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Interviewing Skills, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Outreach, Rapport Building, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Case Management, Investigation, Health Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Brute-force attacks, Data Integrity, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Rapport Building, Adaptability

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ethical Social Media : The University of Sydney
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Promote your Scientific Results: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Value-Based Care: University of Houston
  • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
  • Health Systems Development: Imperial College London
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Rastreo de los contactos de la COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University

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