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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


  • H

    HRCI

    HRCI Human Resource Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Performance Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Human Resource Policies, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Employee Relations

    4.8 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People Without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Decision Making, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Communication, Creativity, Independent Thinking, People Development, Decision Intelligence, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, People Management, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others

    4.8 stars, 4.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Social Media Campaigns, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Earned Media, Marketing Psychology, Promotional Strategies, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 5.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    The Olympic Games and the Media

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

    4.7 stars, 168 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening

    4.8 stars, 4.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Exercise Science

    4.8 stars, 5.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (5.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Brand Management, Marketing Analytics, Branding

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

    4.6 stars, 5.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (5.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Editing, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing and Editing, Creativity, Writing, digital literacy, Information Management, Digital Communications

    4.9 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Introduction to International Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Trial Preparation, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Diplomacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, World History, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Understanding Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
  • Influencing People Without Authority: University of Michigan
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
  • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online: Google
  • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney

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