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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

    Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Sustainable Systems, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Case Studies, Building Design, Economic Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.6 (521) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Security with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Foundations of Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Customer Analysis, Probability Distribution, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Target Market, Social Media, Model Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

    ★ 4.3 (536) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Marketing Communications: Intro to Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Persona Development, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Customer Insights, Brand Strategy, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Branding, Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.2 (223) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, De-escalation Techniques, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Policy, Research, Case Law

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Tax Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Tax Laws, Mediation, Litigation and Civil Justice, Commercial Laws, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Relations, Contract Management, Governance

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

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

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills, Planning

    ★ 4.5 (396) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Pain Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Business Acumen, International Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Decision Making

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

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

  • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
  • API Security with the Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Foundations of Marketing Analytics: Emory University
  • Marketing Communications: Intro to Consumer Behavior: University of Arizona
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
  • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
  • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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