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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Leadership and Management, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Journalism, Network Architecture, Sales, Storytelling, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics, Writing

      4.6

      (244 reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Management, Media Strategy & Planning, Sales, E-Commerce, Communication, Data Analysis, Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising, Leadership and Management, Strategy and Operations, Business Communication, Customer Success, Professional Development, Research and Design, Survey Creation, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, Persona Research, Storytelling, Strategy, Web Design, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Brand Management, Writing, Accounting, Back-End Web Development, Computer Networking, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Data Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Human Resources, Market Analysis, Market Research, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics, Networking Hardware, Supply Chain and Logistics

      4.8

      (12.4k reviews)

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3-6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Principles of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Leadership and Management, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Sales, Strategy, Strategy and Operations

      4.7

      (230 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Advertising, Communication, Media Strategy & Planning, Business Analysis, Business Psychology, Customer Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Sales, Strategy, Strategy and Operations

      4.7

      (2.2k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Communication, Advertising, Marketing Management, Media Strategy & Planning, Business Analysis, Sales, Marketing Design, Research and Design, Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Market Research, Business Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Design and Product, Finance, Planning, Product Marketing, Budget Management, Strategy and Operations, Advertising Sales, Business Communication, Customer Support, Financial Management, Influencing, MarTech, Market Analysis, People Analysis, Performance Management, Persona Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Tests, Storytelling, Writing, Leadership and Management, Strategy, Computer Networking, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Database Administration, Databases, Experiment, Network Security, Probability & Statistics, Public Relations, Regulations and Compliance, Security Engineering, Security Strategy, Software Engineering, Software Security, Software Testing, Supply Chain and Logistics, Visual Design

      4.8

      (14.9k reviews)

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3-6 Months

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Marketing, Negotiation, Sales

      4.7

      (4.3k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Media ethics & governance

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Influencing, Journalism, Marketing, Media Strategy & Planning, Research and Design, Strategy and Operations

      4.8

      (465 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Planning, Public Relations, Sales, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics, Writing

      4.0

      (11 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Working with the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Brand Management, Journalism, Leadership and Management, Storytelling

      4.5

      (20 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Business Development, Business Psychology, Communication, Culture, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales

      4.7

      (438 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Launch Your Online Business

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Communication, Sales, Leadership and Management, Social Media, Web Development, Brand Management, Business Development, Inventory Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Web Design, Advertising Sales, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Persona Research, Public Relations, Research and Design, Search Engine Optimization, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, Writing

      4.8

      (360 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Develop a Company Website with Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Front-End Web Development, Marketing, Web Design, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Public Relations

      4.6

      (1.1k reviews)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Frequently Asked Questions about Public Relations

      • If you're looking for excellent free online courses related to public relations, Global Diplomacy is a great place to start. This course dives into the fundamentals of international relations and teaches students about communications and negotiation in the diplomatic realm. Another great course for those seeking a career in public relations is Media Ethics and Governance. This course covers the basics of ethical decision-making and how to regulate media in different contexts. The Role of Advertising is also a great introductory course to the basics of public relations, covering topics like societal implications of advertising and consumer behaviour. For entrepreneurs looking to start a business, Launch A Online Business and Entrepreneur Guide For Beginners from Coursera are valuable resources for skills, strategies and knowledge to help get your business off the ground.‎

      • The best beginner's public relations courses include the Introduction to Public Relations and the Media program, as well as the Principles of Public Relations and Facebook Social Media Marketing courses. Additionally, the Coursera Professional Certificate program also offers courses in Google Digital Marketing & Ecommerce and Branding: The Creative Journey. These courses are excellent for people just getting started in the field of public relations.‎

      • Advanced courses in public relations offer great opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills. For example, the Integrated Marketing Communications course on Coursera gives an overview of the entire marketing communications process. Furthermore, the Media Ethics & Governance course on Coursera teaches participants how to develop and protect an organization’s reputation. Additionally, the Role of Advertising course on Coursera looks at the history, theory, and practice of advertising as a key part of public relations. Finally, the Self-Marketing course on Coursera provides insights into how to effectively present oneself in the workforce to better engage and form relationships in public relations.‎

      • Public relations (or “PR”) is the creation and preservation of a company’s good public image through the use of the media. As such, public relations is important because it shapes the image, builds the brand, and spreads the message of an organization. Traditionally, the main media channels utilized included writing press releases, coordinating advertising, and using other marketing communications tools such as interviews and speeches.

        In today’s digital marketing era, there are more channels than ever to manage. A comprehensive public relations strategy might combine the reputation-building capability of influencer marketing, content marketing that provides value for customers, and shareable social media to drive impressions and click-thrus. PR professionals today can also use software tools for sentiment analysis on social media to better understand how a company is perceived, and even join the online conversation directly to mitigate negative publicity.

        Regardless of which media channels and tools are being used, at the end of the day the goal of all public relations is the same: shaping a consistent, positive narrative for clients.‎

      • Public relations careers require strong communications skills including writing and speaking, whether you are fundraising for a political candidate, managing community relations in a large city, or promoting a new online streaming TV show. You also need the interpersonal skills required to build relationships with media gatekeepers and influencers.

        Public relations specialists work as liaisons with the media, helping clients communicate with the public through speeches, interviews, and social media programs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, public relations specialists have a median salary of $61,150 per year and typically have a bachelor’s degree.‎

      • Yes. Whether you are looking to increase your knowledge of advertising and branding, or dive deep into the use of data analytics in social media marketing, Coursera has a wide range of courses and Specializations to take your public relations skills to the next level.

        These courses are offered by top-ranked institutions from around the world including IE Business School, Northwestern University, and Rutgers the State University of New Jersey. Thanks to virtual office hours and collaborative projects, you can learn online from leaders in the field, all while doing the same coursework as on-campus students but at a significantly lower cost.‎

      • The skills and experience that you might need to already have before starting to learn public relations would include having excellent communications skills in both writing and speaking, good creative thinking skills and analytical skills, and excellent planning and presentation talents. You might also have a nose for news, an interest in top media personalities, and insights into how media operations work. To learn public relations with a more distinct business focus, one might show interest in a certain industry or have several years of experience working in the industry.‎

      • The kind of people that are best suited for work that involves public relations are people who are often extroverted and creative with a strong sense of self and knowledge of how to use their personality to help a client gain favorable media coverage. Smart, agreeable people are often well suited for work in public relations, as the work demands building relationships with many different people. Additionally, public relations has evolved to the point where social media is now the driving force for many PR efforts. So the types of people who are best suited for public relations would ideally have strong internet knowledge, social media skills, and the ability to weave words, video, and images together to create compelling messages. It would also be beneficial to be a good strategic thinker and a data-driven professional.‎

      • Learning public relations is right for you if you are a creative person who is often working with written words and promotion for podcasts, videos, speeches, and events. You may be the extroverted one in your group that seems to always help friends with promotion ideas for their schemes. If this is you, learning about a career in public relations might be a good step. Many talented writers who start out in journalism may find their way toward work in public relations, writing press releases, calling reporters, and helping their clients share their messages on social media.‎

      This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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