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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

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    281 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Química, guerra y ética

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Control, Public Safety and National Security, Personal protective equipment, World History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    247 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Management Systems

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    376 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Public Policies, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    249 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Project Management, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    295 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Advanced System Security Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Geographic Information Systems, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Web Components, Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    377 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine em Português

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Service Level, Microservices, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Containerization, CI/CD, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Services, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    917 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of London

    The Impactful Communicator-Creating Connection and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Workplace inclusivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Presentations, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Active Listening, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research, Regulatory Compliance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    348 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    472 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Theatre and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Music History, Public History, Media and Communications, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Infrastructure for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Microsoft Azure, Load Balancing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Storage, Public Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Data Lakes, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System
  • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Advanced System Security Topics: University of Colorado System
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine em Português: Google Cloud
  • The Impactful Communicator-Creating Connection and Influence: University of London
  • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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