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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

    American History Through Baseball

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Diversity Awareness, Global Marketing, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Social Justice, Sociology, Market Opportunities

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Crea una cuenta de negocio en Instagram

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media Strategy

    4.7 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Mastering Financial Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Governance, Compliance Reporting, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fraud detection, Auditing, Financial Controls, Risk Management Framework, Due Diligence, Risk Analysis, Transaction Processing, Risk Management, Microsoft Copilot

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Security, Incident Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automate Blog Advertisements with Zapier

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Blogs, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Facebook, Social Media, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Owned Media, User Accounts, Web Presence, Advertising, Marketing

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillUp

    Blockchain and Cryptography Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cyber Risk, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Campaign Planning, Paid media, Digital Analysis, Presentations, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Content Development and Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, E-Commerce, Business Analysis, Market Analysis

    4.1 stars, 8 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (8) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Political Sciences, Public Policies, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Technologies, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems, Forecasting, Radiation Protection

    4.5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    EDUCBA

    Economics and Finance Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Policy, Consumer Behaviour, General Finance, International Relations, Financial Trading, Game Theory, Financial Systems, Tax, Market Analysis, Economic Development, Competitive Analysis, Bidding, Finance, Fiscal Management

    5 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Personalized Campaigns, Trend Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Management, Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Driving engagement, ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Automation, Creativity, Analytics

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Usability, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Auditing, Diversity and Inclusion, Web Development Tools, Automation, Consulting, Test Tools, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization, Audit Planning

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Infosec

    Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Crea una cuenta de negocio en Instagram: Coursera
  • Mastering Financial Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering: STARWEAVER
  • Cyber Security: Data Privacy: Macquarie University
  • Automate Blog Advertisements with Zapier: Coursera
  • Blockchain and Cryptography Overview: SkillUp
  • Capstone Project: Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking: IBM
  • Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Economics and Finance Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera

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