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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


  • L

    LearnKartS

    Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Virtualization, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Amazon Web Services, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), General Networking, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Network Architecture, Software As A Service, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Servers, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.4 (79) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Reconciliation, Auditing, Accruals, Tax Compliance, Data Security

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

  • U

    Utrecht University

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Social Justice, Data Management, Mentorship

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Design with Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Event Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Product Promotion, Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.7 (223) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel

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

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Organizational Skills

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

  • U

    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

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

  • P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Governance, Epidemiology, Crisis Management, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

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

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Digital Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Governance, Arbitration, Market Dynamics, Litigation and Civil Justice, Digital Analysis, Court Systems, Adjudication, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Competitive Analysis, Automation, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Intellectual Property, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration

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

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Launching Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Sales Process, Client Services, Project Scoping, Presentations, Expectation Management, Business Planning, Brand Strategy, Web Presence, Scope Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Professional Networking, Branding, Portfolio Management, Value Propositions

    ★ 4.8 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    تحليلات البيانات من Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Stakeholder Communications, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Data Cleansing, Tableau Software, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Ggplot2, Presentations, Data Integrity, Data Collection, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills

    ★ 4.7 (323) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Equity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance Abuse, Research

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cloud Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • The Payroll Cycle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University
  • Marketing Design with Easil: Coursera
  • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Launching Your Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts

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