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.

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance
★ 4.7 (824) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health And Safety Standards, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Risk Analysis
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Social Work, Diversity and Inclusion, Lobbying, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Benefits Administration, Economic Development
★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Infographics, Business Communication, Concision, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Writing
★ 4.6 (912) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Target Audience, Web Presence, Customer Acquisition Management
★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Health Policy, Science and Research, Research, General Science and Research
★ 4.8 (808) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Performance marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Advertising, Paid media, Social Media, Media Planning, Pay Per Click Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Contextual Advertising, Social Media Management, Target Audience
★ 4.6 (836) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Business Economics, Economics, Political Sciences
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Nursing Care, Health Systems, Public Health, Preventative Care, Epidemiology, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Policy, Family Support
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Assets, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Open Source Technology, Market Share, Economics, Legal Proceedings
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing and Editing, Writing, Communication, Research Reports, Communication Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Concision, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Immunology, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Communication, Drug Development, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Child Welfare, Preventative Care, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health
★ 4.9 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months