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: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Management, Instagram, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Social Impact, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, JSON, Data Access, Data Security, Cloud Security, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Social Media Management, Social Media, Account Management, User Provisioning, Advertising, Information Privacy, Branding, System Configuration, Payment Processing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Marketing, Driving engagement, Professional Networking, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Community Development, Peer Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Web Content, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Graphical Tools, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Excel Formulas, General Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Mathematics, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurial Finance, Social Impact, Spreadsheet Software, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analytical Skills, Sustainable Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Systems Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Organizational Development, Behavior Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Team Motivation, Strategic Decision-Making, Employee Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Workplace inclusivity, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Persona Development, General Sales Practices, Lead Generation, Customer Acquisition Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Target Audience, Phone Sales, Sales Enablement, Prioritization, Customer Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Communication Strategies, Personalized Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Conflict Management, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Prioritization, Environmental Monitoring, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Policies, Leadership Development, Public Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Product Management, Product Planning, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Financial Statement Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Product Development, People Management, Advertising Sales, Leadership Studies, Financial Statements, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Go To Market Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months