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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Web Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Application Deployment

    4.5 stars, 226 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Case Law, Appeals, Court Systems, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, International Relations, Governance, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Digital Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Governance, Arbitration, Market Dynamics, Litigation and Civil Justice, Digital Analysis, Court Systems, Adjudication, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Competitive Analysis, Automation, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Intellectual Property, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration

    4.6 stars, 206 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Laws, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Sustainability Standards, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

    4.9 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Skills

    4.8 stars, 139 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Identifying, Attracting, and Growing Your Digital Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Social Media, Marketing, Target Market, Brand Management, E-Commerce, Experience Design

    4.7 stars, 306 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Driving engagement, Stress Management

    4.9 stars, 292 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media and Social Content Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Content Marketing, Instagram, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Earned Media, Customer Engagement

    4.4 stars, 121 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Environmental Issue, Health Policy, Risk Analysis

    4.6 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Care, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Geospatial Mapping

    4.9 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Financial Policy, International Finance, Business Economics, International Relations, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Analysis, Socioeconomics, Business Risk Management, Social Sciences, Growth Strategies, Public Policies, Fiscal Management

    4.8 stars, 187 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (187) · 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

  • Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server: Coursera
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
  • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Identifying, Attracting, and Growing Your Digital Audience: University of California, Irvine
  • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Social Media and Social Content Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan

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