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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 California, Irvine

    Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Crisis Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Stakeholder Communications, Branding, Brand Strategy, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Employee Retention

    4.6 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (175) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Intercultural Competence, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking

    4.8 stars, 89 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (89) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professional Networking, Communication Planning, Research, Stakeholder Communications, Advocacy, Campaign Planning, Branding, Program Evaluation

    4.7 stars, 665 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (665) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Paid media, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Advertising, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

    4.8 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Relationship Management, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 51K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (51K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Business Writing, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Proposal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

    4.7 stars, 832 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (832) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Oral Expression, Grammar

    4.8 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Store, Database Systems, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Database Design, Data Mart, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, SQL, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 9.7K reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.7K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Public Speaking with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Public Speaking, Communication, Brainstorming, Planning

    4.5 stars, 259 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (259) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, MarTech, Data Architecture, Social Media Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Customer Insights, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of London

    Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis

    4.7 stars, 5.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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