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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


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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Markov Model, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, File I/O, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Global Financial Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Financial Policy, Mortgage Loans, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulations, Public Policies, Crisis Intervention, Financial Services, General Finance, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Consumer Lending, International Finance, Contingency Planning, Loans

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2)

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Recognizing Suicidality in Youth Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Preventative Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Student Support and Services, Community Mental Health Services, School Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health, School Counseling, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Parent Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Vulnerability, Patient Observation, English Language

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Intercultural Competence and Global Mobility in Management

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Management Training And Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Capital, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Training and Development, Culture, Organizational Development, Workplace inclusivity, Training Programs, Leadership and Management, Talent Management, Leadership, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Public Relations, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Web Design and Development, Business Planning, Photography, Web Presence, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Critical Thinking Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Analytical Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Intro to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Electronic Medical Record, Informatics, Usability, Interoperability, Telehealth, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Responsible AI, Human Computer Interaction, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Computerized Physician Order Entry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Marketing Analytics Foundation

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Communicating and Negotiating with FDA: Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Crisis Management, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Communication, Communication, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Management, Technical Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Negotiation, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Writing, Business Writing, Health And Safety Standards, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Java Programming: Principles of Software Design: Duke University
  • The Global Financial Crisis: Yale University
  • Salesforce Sales Operations: Salesforce
  • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2): National Taiwan University
  • Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme: Coursera
  • Recognizing Suicidality in Youth Mental Health: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Intercultural Competence and Global Mobility in Management: Sage Publications
  • Launch Your Online Business: The State University of New York
  • Critical Thinking Strategies: Arizona State University
  • Intro to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems: Northeastern University

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