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.

Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Speech Therapy, Target Audience, Leadership Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Social Studies, Diplomacy, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, Governance
★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Composure, Value Propositions, Stress Management, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Initiative and Leadership, Business Ethics, Culture Transformation, Disciplinary Procedures, Supervision, Employee Relations, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Stress Management, Team Management, Change Management, Mediation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design
★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Composure, Communication, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Target Audience, Leadership, Coaching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Public Policies, Sociology, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Structure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

British Standards Institution
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Quality Management Systems, Governance, Quality Assessment, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Patient-centered Care, Audit Planning, Risk Management, Quality Monitoring, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Occupational Safety And Health, Medical Records, Health Care, Patient Treatment, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Canva (Software), Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Branding, Content Scheduling, Logo Design, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Data Visualization, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, Job Safety Analysis, Injury Prevention, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Culture, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health And Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Compliance Management, Record Keeping, Employee Training, Risk Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Salesforce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management, General Sales Practices, B2B Sales, Sales Pipelines, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Information Management, Databases, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Business-To-Consumer
★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks