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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision
★ 4.4 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Content Scheduling, Prompt Engineering, LinkedIn, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Content, Podcasting, Thought Leadership, Earned Media, Web Presence, Content Development and Management, Frontend Performance, Social Media Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Channel, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Tableau Software, Sampling (Statistics), Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Web Presence, Data Structures, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.8 (183K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Intuit
Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Transaction Processing, Accounting Software, Equities, Performance Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Expense Management, Cash Flows
★ 4.6 (8.5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Adobe Express, Visual Storytelling, Infographics, Data Visualization, Presentations, LinkedIn, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Advertising, Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Diagram Design, Oral Expression, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, Public Speaking, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

HRCI
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Continuity, Communication Strategies
★ 4.8 (360) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Performance Measurement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Communication Planning, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Active Listening, Social Media Analytics, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Business Strategies
★ 4.5 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Campaign Management, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Campaign Planning, Content Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Persona Development, Content Development and Management, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Analytics
★ 4.6 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Histogram, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis
★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Performance marketing, Journey Mapping, Social Media Marketing
★ 4.8 (32K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Proofreading, Writing, Editing, Professionalism, Productivity, Writing and Editing, Concision, Communication, Tactfulness, Composure, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Grammar, Communication Planning, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Impact, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Communication Systems, Social Work, Community Development, Communication Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital Communications, Environmental Issue, Telecommunications, Digital Analysis, Governance, Public Administration, Technology Strategies, Emergency Response
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months