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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


  • T

    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Case Studies

    ★ 4.6 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Humanidades digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Liberal Arts, digital literacy, Image Analysis, Research, Computer Science, Public History, Open Source Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Media and Communications

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

  • M

    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Loans, Finance, Risking, Credit Risk, General Finance, Financial Data, Financial Systems, Fiscal Management, General Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Commercial Lending, Economics, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (148) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    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

    ★ 4.7 (140) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La solución del conflicto ético

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Conflict Management, Medical Practices and Procedures, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Self-Awareness

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

  • U

    University of London

    Refugees in the 21st Century

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Case Studies, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Peer Review, European History

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment

    ★ 4.4 (172) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Environment, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Determinants Of Health, Environment and Resource Management, Analysis, World History, Public Policies, Community Health

    ★ 4.9 (772) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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, Data Compilation, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Specialized Accounting, Analytical Skills, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Health Equity, Social Work, Education and Training, Health Disparities, Social Justice, Special Education, Diversity Awareness, Community and Social Work, Social Determinants Of Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Empowerment, Workplace inclusivity, Epidemiology, Dignity in Care, Design Strategies, Community Health, Data Collection

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

  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Analysis, Creativity

    ★ 4.9 (256) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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 (679) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
  • Humanidades digitales: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Finance for Everyone: Debt: McMaster University
  • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology: Johns Hopkins University
  • La solución del conflicto ético: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
  • Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS: Coursera
  • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile

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