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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Payment Systems, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Asset Protection, Governance, Key Management

    4.9 stars, 361 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Communicating to Diverse Audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Professional Development, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2)

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

    4.8 stars, 472 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Crisis Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Policy Development, Governance, Vulnerability, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 333 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

    4.7 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Security Controls, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Usability, Software Testing

    4.8 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Investment Management

    4.6 stars, 276 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of London

    Fundamentals of International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Management, Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Business, Political Sciences, Business Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Business Strategy, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Strategy, Economics, Economic Development

    4.6 stars, 138 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • S

    Sciences Po

    Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, World History, International Relations, Environmental Issue, European History, Social Sciences, Governance, Demography, Sociology, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Public Policies, Economic Development

    4.6 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Public Policies, Resource Allocation, Program Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 129 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (129) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Washington

    Business English: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, English Language, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Vocabulary, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

    4.7 stars, 199 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (199) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks: Duke University
  • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
  • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2): National Taiwan University
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior: University of Rochester
  • Fundamentals of International Business: University of London
  • Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial: Sciences Po

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