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.

Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Development, Communication, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Technical Support and Services, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Media and Communications, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Management, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Account Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Sales Presentations, Event Management, Proposal Development, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Outbound Calls, English Language
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Influencing, Relationship Management, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Communication, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Development and Management, Video Production, Digital Media Strategy, Style Guides, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Brand Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Post-Production, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, File Management, Aesthetics, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Web Presence, Social Media, Editing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Business Marketing, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Gmail, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours