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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


  • 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 (129) · 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 (539) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Social Marketing Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Budgeting, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Target Market, Program Evaluation, Customer Engagement, Planning

    ★ 4.9 (372) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales II

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

    ★ 4.7 (544) · 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: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Communication, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Competency, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

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

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Systems, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Data Collection

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

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Audit Planning, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    ★ 4.3 (270) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Sciences Po

    A la recherche du Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Culture, Economics, Public Policies, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Beginner · 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 (466) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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 (667) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Social Studies, Failure Analysis, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts

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

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

  • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera
  • Social Marketing Capstone Project: Northwestern University
  • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
  • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University

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