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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


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Leadership and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Business Leadership, Emergency Response, Strategic Leadership, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance

    4.7 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (53) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 105 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (105) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentation, Health Systems, Stakeholder Communications, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Commercialization, Diversity and Inclusion, Consumer Behaviour, Community Health, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Customer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Point of Sale, Customer Relationship Building, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Brand Loyalty, Driving engagement, Customer Retention, Order Delivery, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Marketing

    4.9 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Prospecting and Qualification

    4.5 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Target Market, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Content, Business Marketing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Business

    3 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3 (74) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Public Health, Triage, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Care Management, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 119 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (119) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Stormwater Management, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Health Equity, Architectural Design, Land Development, Hydrology, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Community Health, Environment

    4.8 stars, 99 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (99) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Surveys, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #1: Drug Development - From Bench to Bedside

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Collection

    4.8 stars, 45 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Impulsando la transformación del marketing digital

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Communications, Social Media Analytics, Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Transformation, Digital Communications, Marketing Automation, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Customer Centricity with Professor Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Trustworthiness, Loyalty Programs, Social Impact, Expectation Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Advocacy, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Sustainable Development, Customer Success Management, Customer Analysis, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Business, Marketing

    4.7 stars, 119 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (119) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

  • Leadership and Society: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
  • Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?: Imperial College London
  • Google Digital Customer Engagement: Google
  • Getting Your Film off the Ground: Michigan State University
  • How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile: Coursera
  • Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings: University of Copenhagen
  • Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes: Johns Hopkins University
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
  • Pillar #1: Drug Development - From Bench to Bedside: Johns Hopkins University

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