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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

    Universidad de Chile

    América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

    4.5 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to CRM with HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Email Marketing, Business Software, Customer Communications Management, Sales Pipelines, Dashboard, Account Management, Data Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Operations, Team Building

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Digital Communications

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Respiration, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Environmental Engineering, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Mitigation, Community Health

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    An Introduction to Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Family Planning, Nutrition and Diet, Injury Prevention

    4.8 stars, 886 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (886) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Diplomacy, Governance

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

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Research, Community Development, Culture, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 636 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (636) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Design, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7 stars, 384 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    4.5 stars, 713 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (713) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Materiality of ESG Factors

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Climate Change Programs, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Finance

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Dashboard, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

    4.5 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

  • América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.: Universidad de Chile
  • Introduction to CRM with HubSpot: Coursera
  • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health: University of Copenhagen
  • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Materiality of ESG Factors: University of Pennsylvania

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