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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


  • I

    IESE Business School

    The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Presentations, Active Listening

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    The Strategy of Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Writing, B2B Sales, Auditing

    4.5 stars, 5.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (5.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Workplace inclusivity, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar

    4.8 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, MarTech, Data Architecture, Social Media Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Customer Insights, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Business Writing, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Proposal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

    4.7 stars, 849 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (849) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Marketing Channel, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Journey Mapping

    4.8 stars, 16K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (16K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Strategic Public Relations Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, AI Enablement, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Governance, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Prioritization

    4.7 stars, 350 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (350) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Public Health

    4.8 stars, 4.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Simulations, Systems Analysis

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, First Aid, Interpersonal Communications, Mitigation, Mental Health, Patient Referral, Behavioral Health

    4.8 stars, 20K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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