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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


  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gobierno Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Infrastructure Security, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Data Governance, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Public Key Infrastructure, digital literacy, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

    ★ 4.7 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Emory University

    "Making" Progress Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Community Outreach, Interactive Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Research, Culture

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Marketing Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Auditing, Resource Allocation

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

  • 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

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Droit International de l'Eau Douce

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Sustainability, Arbitration, Mediation, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Policy, Diplomacy, Environmental Issue, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Regulations, Environment and Resource Management, Conflict Management, Case Law, Case Studies

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

  • 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

    ★ 4.5 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Data Integrity, Driving engagement, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

    Skills you'll gain: Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Writing, Diplomacy, Econometrics, Analysis

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

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Intercultural Competence, Health Care, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.7 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology

    ★ 4.1 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Essence of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Networking, Community Organizing, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Community Development

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • "Making" Progress Teach-Out: Emory University
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • Marketing Channel Benefits: Emory University
  • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Droit International de l'Eau Douce: University of Geneva
  • Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data: Coursera
  • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing : University of New Mexico

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