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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


  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Studies, Environment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Data Collection, Demography

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Relações Internacionais

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Tax Laws, Tax, Export Control, Global Marketing, Economics, Tax Compliance, Commercialization, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Economic Development

    ★ 4.8 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Infraestructura sostenible en la agenda de desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Economic Development, Sustainability Standards, Project Finance, Public Works, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations

    ★ 4.9 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, digital literacy, Psychology

    ★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Revenue Management, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Benefits Administration

    ★ 4.9 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Global Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, World History, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, European History, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Anthropology

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Public Policies, Economics, Writing, Diplomacy, Business Economics, Econometrics, Analysis, Market Dynamics, Estimation

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Salesforce

    Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Salesforce, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Prospecting and Qualification, Campaign Management, Cross-Channel Marketing, Inside Sales, Business Software, Sales, Sales Strategy, Campaign Planning, Sales Pipelines, Social Media Campaigns, LinkedIn, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Productivity Software

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Digital Assets, Business Valuation, Management Accounting, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Legal Risk, Financial Modeling, Business Metrics, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Innovation, Data Analysis, Big Data

    ★ 4.6 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Social Impact, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Studies, Peer Review, Science and Research, Environment, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Investigation, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, digital literacy, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Analysis, Healthcare Ethics

    ★ 4.8 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
  • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
  • Relações Internacionais: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Infraestructura sostenible en la agenda de desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency: University of Rochester
  • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack: Salesforce
  • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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