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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


  • P

    Packt

    Investor Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Media Production

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Conflict Management, European History, Sociology, Public Policies, Governance

    4.8 stars, 244 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (244) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, World History, Physical Science, Architecture and Construction, Research, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Investigation

    4.9 stars, 410 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Culture, Community Development, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 455 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy

    4.9 stars, 702 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (702) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Marketing analytics: Know your customers

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Digital Media Strategy, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Digital Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Consumer Behaviour, Big Data, Data Integration, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 462 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (462) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Human Development, Education and Training

    4.7 stars, 546 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (546) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Formadores de Ciudadanía

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Community Organizing, Diversity Training, Education and Training, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Training Programs, Mediation, International Relations, Community Outreach, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Public Affairs, Discussion Facilitation

    4.9 stars, 498 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Analytical Skills, AI literacy, Big Data, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Processing, Data Collection, Social Impact, Machine Learning, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 430 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 465 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, World History, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Safety and Security, Human Services, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 290 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (290) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 190 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (190) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

  • Investor Relations: Packt
  • Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés: Sciences Po
  • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
  • Marketing analytics: Know your customers: Macquarie University
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Formadores de Ciudadanía: Universidad de los Andes
  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University

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