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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

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Design, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

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

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    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Drive Engagement, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Culture

    ★ 4.9 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Operations Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Diplomacy, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    International Cyber Conflicts

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Operations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Network Infrastructure, Diplomacy, General Networking, Conflict Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Social Studies, Psychology

    ★ 4.5 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Philanthropy, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, International Finance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Web Presence, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Campaign Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Content Development and Management, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Content Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Shared Media, Target Audience, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media, Web Presence

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
  • Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme: Coursera
  • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
  • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
  • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz

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