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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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    Stanford University

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Family Support, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Medical Support, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Discussion Facilitation, Team Management, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Team Building, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Discrete Math for Computer Science - Algorithms & Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Computational Thinking, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Market Data, Personally Identifiable Information, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, API Gateway, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising

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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Legal Research, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, European History, Case Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    CPA Licensure Prep: Advanced Auditing and Attestation

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Financial Auditing, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Risk Analysis, Auditors Report, Compliance Auditing, Quality Assurance, Public Accounting, External Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, International Financial Reporting Standards, Analysis, Regulatory Affairs, Strategic Planning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Chris Croft Training

    Job Interview & Resume Mastery: Get Your Dream Job

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Writing, Enthusiasm, Motivational Interviewing, Concision, Self-Awareness, Communication, Negotiation, Goal Setting, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Smart Goals, Professional Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Salesforce Sales Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Sales Support, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Closing (Sales), Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Customer Relationship Management, Product Knowledge, B2B Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Campaign Management, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Discussion Facilitation, Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Non-Verbal Communication, English Language, Active Listening, Peer Review, Communication, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Planning, Analytical Skills

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Pitch with Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Concision, Graphic and Visual Design, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Presentation, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Sales Support, Communication Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    How Competition Impacts Markets - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Market Share, Organizational Structure, Growth Strategies, Business Transformation, Economics, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
  • Professional Skills: Collaboration: Arizona State University
  • Discrete Math for Computer Science - Algorithms & Recursion: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta
  • Introduction aux Droits de l’Homme: University of Geneva
  • CPA Licensure Prep: Advanced Auditing and Attestation: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • Job Interview & Resume Mastery: Get Your Dream Job: Chris Croft Training
  • Salesforce Sales Operations: Salesforce
  • Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening: University of California, Irvine

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