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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


  • A

    Adobe

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Adobe Express, Target Audience, Promotions and Campaigns, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Product Promotion, Driving engagement, Lead Generation, Content Marketing, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising, Diversity Marketing, Target Market

    4.8 stars, 345 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (345) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Information Privacy, Accountability, Data Quality

    4.8 stars, 341 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (341) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting Software, Specialized Accounting, Analytical Skills, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

    4.8 stars, 458 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Community Change in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Organizing, Health Promotion, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Political Sciences, Driving engagement, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 181 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Product Development, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery

    4.7 stars, 354 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (354) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 302 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (302) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Analysis, Google Analytics

    4.7 stars, 347 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (347) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations

    4.6 stars, 680 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (680) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Public Speaking Skills for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Executive Presence, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Composure, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy

    4.6 stars, 200 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (200) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Forecasting, Social Sciences, Education and Training, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Human Learning, Organizational Effectiveness, Knowledge Transfer, Sociology, Informatics, Human Development, Economic Development, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 387 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Governance, Research Methodologies

    4.6 stars, 347 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (347) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Marketing: Adobe
  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • People and Soft Skills Assessment: IBM
  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever
  • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age: IE Business School
  • Public Speaking Skills for Professional Success: EDUCBA
  • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan

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