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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    104 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Materials Management, Procurement, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Hazard Analysis, Systems Thinking, Chemical Engineering, Waste Minimization, Health Assessment, Architectural Engineering

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مكافحة غسل الأموال | Anti Money Laundering

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Fraud detection, International Finance, Auditing, Banking, Process Analysis, Compliance Reporting, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Transformación digital de Gobiernos

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Analytics, Data Security, Project Design, Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Administration, Service Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Economic Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    139 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Presentation, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Organize Your Pitch

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Organizational Skills

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Infosec

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Single Sign-On (SSO), Data Security, Contingency Planning, User Provisioning, Cryptography, Network Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Asset Protection, Cloud Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Digital Assets, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Acing the Product Management Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Branding, Product Knowledge, Verbal Communication Skills, Job Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Recruitment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Organizational Change, Operational Efficiency, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Active Listening, Planning, English Language, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
  • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • مكافحة غسل الأموال | Anti Money Laundering: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Lesson | Organize Your Pitch: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Infosec
  • Acing the Product Management Interview: Advancing Women in Tech
  • AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions: Special Competitive Studies Project

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