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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


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    Pearson

    Ethics in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Disciplinary Procedures, Human Resources Management and Planning, Trustworthiness, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drive Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Staff Management, Behavior Management, Personal Integrity, Strategic Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    The Global Financial Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Financial Policy, Mortgage Loans, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulations, Public Policies, Crisis Intervention, Financial Services, General Finance, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Consumer Lending, International Finance, Contingency Planning, Loans

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media

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    Pearson

    The Economy and Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Public Policies, Sociology, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Structure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    The SAGE Handbook of Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Human Capital, Labor Relations, Workforce Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Human Resource Policies, People Analytics, Human Resources Software, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Change Control, Internal Auditing, Systems Development, Auditors Report, Risk Management, Risk Control, FinTech, Change Management, Risk Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Deployment, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Transformation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Technologies, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Computer Networking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Social Studies, Diplomacy, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Lecturing, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Communication, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Composure, Driving engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Science and Research, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, IT Management, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Core Practices and Contemporary HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Relations, Human Capital, Labor Relations, Workforce Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Tech, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Software, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Talent Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Employee Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Ethics in the Workplace: Pearson
  • The Global Financial Crisis: Yale University
  • Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Economy and Politics: Pearson
  • The SAGE Handbook of Human Resource Management: Sage Publications
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Digital Transformation with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910: University of Virginia
  • Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak: Packt
  • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London

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