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.

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Emerging Technologies, Context Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Analytics, Branding, Target Market, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Tableau Software, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming
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Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Auditing, Compliance Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Social Skills, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytical Skills, Forecasting, R Programming, Research Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Ggplot2
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Corporate Communications, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership, Social Media Campaigns, Media Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Technical Management, Professional Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening, Organizational Structure, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months