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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Collaboration, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Collaborative Software, Writing, Organizational Skills, Team Motivation, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Brand Marketing, Communication Planning, Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Awareness, Strategic Communication, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Promotional Strategies, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Communication, Marketing Psychology, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Earned Media, Media Relations, Copywriting, Media and Communications, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Brand Awareness, Case Studies, Professional Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Writing, Rapport Building, Liberal Arts
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Non-Verbal Communication, Copywriting, Emotional Intelligence, Newsletters, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams, Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Influencing, Public Speaking, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Active Listening, Presentations, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months