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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

    Coursera

    Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, User Feedback, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Communication, Product Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Data Collection, Surveys, Case Studies, Culture Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, World History, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    327 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    352 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Discussions in English

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Cooperation, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Vocabulary

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    539 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Diversity Awareness, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Organizing, Student Engagement, Parent Communication, Trustworthiness, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Family Support, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    581 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    667 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, Public History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    428 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales II

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Global Marketing, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Staff Management, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Market Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Human Resource Management, Economics, People Management, Cultural Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Business Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    544 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Presentations, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Communication, Language Learning, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Health Technology, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    465 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera
  • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
  • FinTech Security and Regulation (RegTech): The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • People, Technology and the Future of Mobility : University of Michigan
  • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico

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