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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


  • S

    Sage Publications

    Exploring Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Media and Communications, Technical Communication, Science and Research, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Scientific Visualization, Culture, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Storytelling, Public Health, Climate Change Programs, Driving engagement, Visual Storytelling, Nutrition and Diet, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Regulatory Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Information Privacy, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Internal Communications, Procedure Development, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Health Information Management, Risk Management, Business Strategy

    4.8 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    How to Own a Room

    Skills you'll gain: Composure, Positivity, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Expression, Executive Presence, Presentations, Assertiveness, Employee Coaching, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Leadership, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Communication, Resilience, Trustworthiness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Transformation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Technologies, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Computer Networking

    4.8 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Salesforce Sales Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Order Entry, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Support, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Enablement, General Sales Practices, Service Management

    4.6 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Communication with Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Strategic Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Project Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Relationship Building, Influencing, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.5 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Develop a Company Website with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Web Presence, Content Management, Photo Editing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Web Design, Digital Publishing, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, User Accounts, Brand Management, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Marketing, Data Capture, Application Programming Interface (API), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, Data Literacy, Data Integration, Analytics, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 2.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Contemporary Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Human Capital, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, People Analytics, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Human Relations Movement, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Performance Appraisal, Compensation Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Business Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    International Trade, Public Goods, and Externalities

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Tax, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, Hospitality Management, Peer Review, Global Marketing, Marketing, Hospitality and Food Services, Hospitality, Brand Management, B2B Sales, Customer Service, Branding, Innovation, Guest Relations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Promotional Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Diversity Marketing, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dental Informatics, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, Oral Hygiene, Medical History Documentation, Oncology

    4.9 stars, 2.3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Exploring Science Communication: Sage Publications
  • Regulatory Compliance: University of Pennsylvania
  • How to Own a Room: Madecraft
  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Salesforce Sales Operations: Salesforce
  • Communication with Stakeholders: Microsoft
  • Develop a Company Website with Wix: Coursera
  • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta
  • Contemporary Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • International Trade, Public Goods, and Externalities: Pearson

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