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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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    ISC2

    Foundations of Governance, Risk, and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance Management, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Data Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Auditing, Information Systems Security, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance, Document Management, Scope Management, Asset Protection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Data Science, R Programming, General Science and Research, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Information Privacy, Informed Consent, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms

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    Coursera

    Create your First Twitter Ad

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Lead Generation, Automation

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Economic Development, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Economics, Policy Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Privacy & Standardisation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Writing, Legal Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Numerical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Affairs, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Energy and Utilities, Community Outreach, Emerging Technologies, Advocacy, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Promotion, Public Affairs, Community Development, Policy Development, International Relations, Media and Communications, Driving engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Procurement Document Control

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Document Control, Authorization (Computing), Auditing, Records Management, Compliance Auditing, Organizational Skills, Security Controls, Version Control, Procurement, Identity and Access Management, Project Documentation, Data Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The George Washington University

    Vaccine Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Informed Consent, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health, Health Policy, Personal Injury Law, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Intellectual Property, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Affairs, Emergency Response

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Políticas públicas y bienestar: estrategias para sociedades más felices

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Community Development, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Social Work, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Understand Human Resource Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, Performance Appraisal, Talent Management, Performance Review, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Capital, Employee Engagement, People Development, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Recruitment, Human Relations Movement, Employee Training

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Disabilities, Personal Care, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Labor Law, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Resource Policies, Preventative Care, Human Resources, Mental Health Therapies, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of Governance, Risk, and Compliance: ISC2
  • Introduction to Data Science: Ball State University
  • Create your First Twitter Ad: Coursera
  • Relaciones internacionales de Asia Oriental: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Privacy & Standardisation Capstone: 28DIGITAL
  • Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local: Johns Hopkins University
  • Procurement Document Control: Coursera
  • Vaccine Law and Policy: The George Washington University
  • Políticas públicas y bienestar: estrategias para sociedades más felices: Universidad de Palermo

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