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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Writing, Mediation, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Communication Channels for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Collaboration, Expectation Management, Business Reporting, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Labor Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning, Workforce Management, Employee Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Content Development and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Blogs, AI Enablement, Workflow Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Concision, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Proofreading

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Biostatistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Scientific Methods, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Social Skills, Business Writing, Contract Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Presentation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Health Care, Community Health, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Working with the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Marketing con Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Smart Goals, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Management, Active Listening, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Social Network Analysis, LinkedIn, Facebook, Client Services, Digital Media Strategy, Professional Networking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Communication Channels for Project Success: Coursera
  • Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
  • Public Health Leadership Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Business Communication for the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder

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