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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research, Microbiology, Data Collection

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Building Generative AI Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Design Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Organizational Change, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.3 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Technology, Health Systems, Clinical Research, Data Science, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Ethics, Bioinformatics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Innovation

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Safety Standards, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

    4.4 stars, 29 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Risking, Model Evaluation, Mortgage Loans, Consumer Lending

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Case Studies, Public History, Anthropology, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Culture, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Environment

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Create environmental awareness content with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

    4.5 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (40) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Business Planning, Auditing, New Business Development, Audit Planning, Growth Strategies

    4.2 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Relações Internacionais

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Tax Laws, Tax, Export Control, Global Marketing, Economics, Tax Compliance, Commercialization, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Economic Development

    4.8 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Responsible AI, digital literacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Penetration Testing

    4.5 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Professional Communication & Interview Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Telephone Skills, Composure, Stress Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Driving engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Drive Engagement, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Social Skills, Communication, Writing, Business Writing, English Language, Writing and Editing

    4.1 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Searching for the Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Transportation Management, Land Management, Demography, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Education and Training, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Policy Development, Economics

    4.3 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Generative AI Capabilities: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
  • TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices: University of Florida
  • Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 3: Coursera
  • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera
  • Crafting Strategies for Innovation Initiatives for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Relações Internacionais: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder

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