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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


  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Safety Assurance, Behavior Management, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, General Science and Research, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Communication Principles for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication, Public Relations, Leadership, Media Relations, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Crisis Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Develop a Company Website with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Web Design, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Initiative and Leadership, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Negotiation, People Development, Social Skills, Organizational Structure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea tus publicaciones para RRSS con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Creative Design, Image Quality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Diplomacy, Relationship Building, Labor Relations, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Case Studies, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Analysis, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Social Media Management

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Generative AI Agents, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Content Management, Customer Engagement, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis, Media and Communications, Crisis Intervention, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Social Impact, Psychology, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Communication Principles for Leaders: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • Develop a Company Website with Wix: Coursera
  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
  • Crea tus publicaciones para RRSS con Canva: Coursera
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution: ESSEC Business School
  • Social Media Management : Meta

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