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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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    Packt

    Communication Skills Be a Star Presenter on a Panels

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Driving engagement, Microsoft PowerPoint, Strategic Communication, Influencing, Communication Strategies, Executive Presence, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    Conversations in Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Encryption Standard, Key Management, Network Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Authentications, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Data Mapping, Graphing

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    Yonsei University

    International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, Hospitality Management, Peer Review, Global Marketing, Marketing, Hospitality and Food Services, Hospitality, Brand Management, B2B Sales, Customer Service, Branding, Innovation, Guest Relations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Promotional Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Diversity Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Principles of Human Resource Management

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Accident Prevention, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Job Evaluation, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Expert Academy

    Persuasive Sales Pitching: Value, Influence And Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Concision, General Sales Practices, Presentations, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Digital Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Expert Academy

    Executive Communication And Presence For Women Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Assertiveness, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Concision, Composure, Expectation Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sciences Po

    Politics and Economics of International Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Child Welfare, Journalism, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dental Informatics, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy

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    Sage Publications

    Destructive Leadership in the Workplace and Its Consequences

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Initiative and Leadership, Business Ethics, Culture Transformation, Disciplinary Procedures, Supervision, Employee Relations, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Stress Management, Team Management, Change Management, Mediation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    INSEAD

    Introduction to Blockchain Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, FinTech, Cryptographic Protocols, Ledgers (Accounting), Distributed Computing, Information Systems Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Software Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Digital Assets, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis, Network Model, Governance, Data Integrity, Security Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Communication Skills Be a Star Presenter on a Panels: Packt
  • Conversations in Cryptography: Total Seminars
  • Data Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth: Yonsei University
  • Principles of Human Resource Management: Pearson
  • Persuasive Sales Pitching: Value, Influence And Storytelling: The Expert Academy
  • Executive Communication And Presence For Women Leaders: The Expert Academy
  • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
  • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice: Universiteit Leiden
  • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania

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