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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Network Model, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics

    4.6 stars, 205 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (205) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks

    4.5 stars, 430 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (430) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Web Presence, Content Management Systems, Brand Management, Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development, Video Production

    4.6 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Data Sharing, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Medical Terminology, Graph Theory

    4.4 stars, 314 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (314) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Pump Stations, Sustainable Engineering, Process Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Systems, Engineering Design Process, Plant Operations and Management, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health, Data Collection, Research, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 684 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (684) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Environmental Laws, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, World History

    4.9 stars, 519 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (519) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

    4.7 stars, 372 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business Context

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, International Relations, Commercial Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, World History, Business Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economic Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.7 stars, 250 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U
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    E

    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Ideation

    4.9 stars, 297 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (297) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, World History, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Safety and Security, Human Services, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 290 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus: Relations and Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Business Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 231 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (231) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

    4.7 stars, 263 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (263) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • International Business Context: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester

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