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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 Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Medicare, Care Management, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Value-Based Care, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (73) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy and Protection Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Management, Security Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Security Strategy, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety Culture, Incident Response

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Random Forest Algorithm, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing

    ★ 3.9 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Financial Policy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies, Decision Making

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Customer Personas in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research

    ★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health, Information Privacy

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Accessibility to the Scenic Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Coordinating, Media and Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Communication Strategies, Visual Impairment Education, Performing Arts, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Teamwork, Planning, Needs Assessment, Policy Development, Coordination, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Cultures et pédagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Formal Learning, Teaching, Environmental Issue, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Culture, Student-Centred Learning, Community Development

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Case Management, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Communication, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Patient Advocacy, Community Health, Data Sharing, Decision Support Systems, Community and Social Work, Case Studies

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Case Studies, Public History, Anthropology, Community Development, Surveys, Sustainable Development, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Culture, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Mathematical Modeling, Governance, Decision Intelligence, Combinatorics, General Mathematics, Diversity Awareness, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Responsible AI, digital literacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Penetration Testing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

  • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
  • Data Privacy and Protection Standards: Coursera
  • Machine Learning: Concepts and Applications: The University of Chicago
  • Environmental Economics: University of Michigan
  • Create Customer Personas in Canva: Coursera
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
  • Accessibility to the Scenic Arts: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective): Columbia University
  • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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