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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 New Mexico

    International Business I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Culture, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Intercultural Competence, Business Economics, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Business, Financial Market

    4.7 stars, 2.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Foundations of Modern Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Human Relations Movement, Workforce Development, Compensation Management, Case Studies, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Training, Human Resource Policies, Management Training And Development, Compensation Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation Strategy, Staff Management, Labor Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Community-Based Healthcare and Climate Change Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Community Outreach, Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Education, Community Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Health Care, Public Health, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science

    4.9 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Engineering, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    The Labor Market & Inequality

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Supply And Demand, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, Compensation Management, Training Programs, Workforce Development, Financial Policy, Land Management, Natural Resource Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Women In Leadership: Strategy, Influence And Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Leadership, Professional Networking, Influencing, Executive Presence, Advocacy, Public Speaking, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Leadership Development, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Active Listening, Diversity and Inclusion

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Arbitration, Tax Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Tax Laws, Mediation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Court Systems, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Strategic Global Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Relations, Drive Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Human Relations Movement, Cultural Diversity, Employee Surveys, Labor Relations, Change Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Business Law and the Legal Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Labor Relations, Legal Risk, Civil Procedures, Labor Law, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Commercial Laws, Environmental Regulations, Labor Compliance, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Immigration Law, Business Ethics, Arbitration, Legal Strategy, Asset Protection, Property and Real Estate, Tax Management, Real Estate Transactions

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Development, Change Management, Performance Appraisal, Compensation Strategy

    4.6 stars, 2.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

    Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Labor Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Employee Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Compliance, Public Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Accounting, Sales, Loans

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Listening and Note-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Concision, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Public Speaking, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.5 stars, 987 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (987) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • International Business I: University of New Mexico
  • Foundations of Modern Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Community-Based Healthcare and Climate Change Solutions: Duke University
  • Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • The Labor Market & Inequality: Pearson
  • Women In Leadership: Strategy, Influence And Advocacy: The Expert Academy
  • European Business Law: Lund University
  • Strategic Global Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Business Law and the Legal Environment: Pearson
  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania

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