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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


  • I

    IESE Business School

    The Role of the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Communication, Marketing Communications, Marketing and Public Relations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism, Storytelling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Mitigation, Public Affairs, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Outreach, Community Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    362 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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, Media Planning, Production Schedule, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Commercialization, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    95K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, MarTech, Data Architecture, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    I

    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Presentations, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Statistical Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Confidence in Communication: Overcome Public Speaking Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Driving engagement, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Stress Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Requirements, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Decision Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Technology Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Arizona State University TESOL

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Language Competency, Teaching, Literacy, Train The Trainer, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Language Learning, digital literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Digital Transformation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Service Marketing and Relationship Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Service Recovery, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Customer Relationship Building, Experience Design, Brand Loyalty, Service Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Service Level, Relationship Management, Service Improvement, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Brand Management, Marketing and Public Relations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Public Relations courses

  • The Role of the Media : IESE Business School
  • Communicating During Global Emergencies: Emory University
  • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
  • Confidence in Communication: Overcome Public Speaking Fear: Packt
  • Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation: University of Michigan
  • Arizona State University TESOL: Arizona State University
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame

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