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.

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Motivational Skills, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Verbal Strategic Communication, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Visual Design, Editing, Composure, Planning
★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, Environmental Policy, Information Technology, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Influencing, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.4 (18) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Oral Expression, Grammar
★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Communication Planning, Research, Stakeholder Communications, Advocacy, Campaign Planning, Branding, Program Evaluation
★ 4.7 (665) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Communication Planning, Concision, Business Ethics, Storytelling, Brand Management, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Advertising, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management
★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Intercultural Competence, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.8 (89) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership
★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Store, Database Systems, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Database Design, Data Mart, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, SQL, Stakeholder Communications
★ 4.8 (9.7K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Paid media, Communication Strategies, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Earned Media, Business Strategy, Communication, Business Communication, Business Process
★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis
★ 4.7 (5.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Earned Media, Media Relations, Copywriting, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Promotional Strategies, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks