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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 California, Santa Cruz

    Conspiracy Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Storytelling, Case Studies, Content Creation, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychological Evaluations, Public History, Media and Communications, World History, European History

    4.4 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Arizona

    Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cooperation, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Environment, Planning, Innovation, Social Impact

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Z

    Zoho Corporation

    Zoho Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Account Management, Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Development, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Pipelines, General Sales Practices, Sales Training, Upselling, Cross Selling, Sales Presentations, Prioritization, Sales Presentation, Closing (Sales), Sales Strategy, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    流行病学基础(上)

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Medical Science and Research, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Valuation Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Financial Statements, Sales Presentation, Financial Analysis, Oral Expression, Auditing, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Financial Acumen, Financial Forecasting, Presentations, Investment Banking, Equities, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis

    4.9 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Philanthropy, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Enterprise Modeling, Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economics, Leadership Studies, Professional Networking, Public Policies, Human Resources

    4.6 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Decryption with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Data Security

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Y

    Yale University

    The Making of Modern Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Public Safety and National Security, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Governance

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Canva (Software), Social Media, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphical Tools, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design, Marketing

    4.5 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • H

    HRCI

    HRCI Professional in Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Compensation Analysis, Training and Development, Adult Learning Principles, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Governance, Employee Coaching, Workplace inclusivity, Labor Compliance, Employee Relations, Human Resources Management and Planning, Labor Relations, Human Resource Policies, Labor Law

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (10) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Modeling: Statements, Costs & Forecasts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Forecasting, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cost Control, Balance Sheet, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Working Capital, Auditing, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis

    3.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    STARWEAVER

    Procurement for Governments

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Legal Risk, Public Administration, Governance, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Public Policies, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introduction to the Orbital Perspective: University of Arizona
  • Zoho Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
  • 流行病学基础(上): Peking University
  • Valuation Modeling: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations: ESSEC Business School
  • Decryption with Python: Coursera
  • The Making of Modern Ukraine: Yale University
  • Cómo crear historias para Instagram y Facebook usando Canva: Coursera
  • HRCI Professional in Human Resources: HRCI

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