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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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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Mapping, Conversion Funnel Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Chicago

    Critical Issues in Urban Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Common Core Standards, Instructional Strategies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Research, Governance

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Environmental Issue, Health Policy, Risk Analysis

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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Psychiatric Assessments, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Intercultural Competence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Patient Observation, Psychological Evaluations

    4.7
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    200 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Successful Interviewing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Business Research, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation

    4.5
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    176 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3)

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI literacy, Media and Communications, Report Writing, Electronic Media, Storytelling, Responsible AI, International Relations, digital literacy, Writing, Natural Language Processing, Digital Communications, Telecommunications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HRCI

    Compliance and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Occupational Safety And Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Continuity, Labor Compliance, Risk Management, Health And Safety Standards, Human Resources, Operational Risk, Safety Training, Risk Mitigation, Human Resource Policies, Standard Operating Procedure, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Human Resources Management and Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    The ABC of sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Health Equity, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Finance, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Critical Thinking

    4.6
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    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, International Finance, World History, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Policy Analysis, Security Strategy, Governance, Science and Research

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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Patient Education and Support, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Ethics in the Age of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, OpenAI, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory, Large Language Modeling, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, AI literacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analytical Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Global Public Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Contracts, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Public Relations courses

  • Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Successful Interviewing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3): National Taiwan University
  • Compliance and Risk Management: HRCI
  • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
  • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University

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