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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Risk Management Framework

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    383 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Community Change in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    175 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U
    E
    E

    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Visionary, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Public Policies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Gestion et Politique de l'eau

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Governance, Conflict Management, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    249 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Theatre and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Music History, Media and Communications, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Education and Training, Social Justice, Social Impact, Performing Arts, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Classical Music, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    181 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Promotion, Public Health, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economics, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    388 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    367 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    256 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Labor Law, Labor Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    294 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Unilever

    Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, E-Commerce

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    249 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists: University of Colorado System
  • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Gestion et Politique de l'eau : University of Geneva
  • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity: Kennesaw State University
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania

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