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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

    Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Program Evaluation, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Program Management, Model Evaluation, Community Health, Performance Testing, Statistical Modeling, Decision Support Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Hand Hygiene, Diagnostic Tests, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Mitigation, Child Health, Laboratory Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, International Relations, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    499 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Emerging Technologies, Cloud-Native Computing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, MySQL, Data Presentation, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Process Development, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication, Microsoft Excel

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Emergency Response, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Estimation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Child Welfare, Diversity Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Family Support, Toileting, Human Development, Mental Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Sociology, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Disease Screening in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Health Education, Child Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    406 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    I

    Intuit

    Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Payroll, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, Inventory Accounting, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Payment Processing and Collection, Financial Acumen, Payroll Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Public Relations courses

  • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
  • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University

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