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.

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Mitigation, Public Affairs, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Outreach, Community Health, Cultural Sensitivity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Multi-Cloud, DevOps, Docker (Software), Solution Design, Microservices, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Information Technology
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Social Media Management, Culture, Media Relations, Media Strategy, Video Production, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Brand Management, Advertising, Event Marketing, Social Media Content, Media Production, Branding, Media Planning, Production Schedule, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Commercialization, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Google Sheets, Google Gemini, Gemini, AI Integrations, Email Automation, Compliance Training, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Governance, Compliance Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Regulation, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, Enterprise Security, Google Workspace, Gmail, Financial Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Goal Setting, Social Media Management, Active Listening, B2B Sales, Drive Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Motion Arguments, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Driving engagement, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Pain Management, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Behavior Management, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research, Science and Research, Physiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Team Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Entry, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months