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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Working with the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Branding, Storytelling, Writing

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Driving engagement

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Performance Management, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Communication, Data Management, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Data Presentation, Product Requirements

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    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Studies, Public Policies, Social Sciences, European History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Economics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    The Olympic Games and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Social Media Management, Culture, Media Relations, Media Strategy, Video Production, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Brand Management, Advertising, Event Marketing, Social Media Content, Media Production, Branding, Production Schedule, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Intellectual Property

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    Arizona State University

    Building Relationships with Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Team Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

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    Microsoft

    Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Communication, Cultural Diversity, Project Management, Intercultural Competence, Agile Project Management, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Organizational Structure, Relationship Building

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Biostatistics, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Correlation Analysis, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

    4.7
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Media and Communications, Media Planning, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Business Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
  • مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Program Management and the Art of Communication: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Moral Foundations of Politics: Yale University
  • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Building Relationships with Communication: Arizona State University
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders: Microsoft

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