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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


  • C

    Columbia University

    The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Change, Workforce Development, General Construction and Construction Labor, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Machine Learning

    4.8 stars, 411 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • 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
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Data Sharing, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Medical Terminology, Graph Theory

    4.4 stars, 314 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (314) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

    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
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

    4.7 stars, 167 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (167) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    4.9 stars, 275 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (275) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Bank Regulations, FinTech, Financial Services, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Mobile Banking, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Controls, Fraud detection, Loss Prevention, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Insurance, Blockchain, Information Privacy, Security Controls

    4.7 stars, 337 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Environmental Laws, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, World History

    4.9 stars, 519 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Concision, Oral Expression, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Writing and Editing, Content Development and Management

    4.7 stars, 178 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Diversity Awareness, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Social Justice

    4.7 stars, 414 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • The Construction Industry: The Way Forward: Columbia University
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics: University of Minnesota
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech): The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes

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