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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Paid media, Communication Strategies, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Earned Media, Business Strategy, Communication, Business Communication, Business Process
★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Writing, B2B Sales, Auditing
★ 4.5 (5.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Writing, Search Engine Optimization, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Workplace inclusivity, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar
★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Creation, Content Development and Management, Communication Planning, Content Scheduling, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Target Audience, Responsible AI, Workflow Management, Driving engagement, AI literacy
★ 4.8 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, AI Enablement, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Marketing Channel, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Journey Mapping
★ 4.8 (16K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Presentations, Active Listening
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication
★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Simulations, Systems Analysis
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Performance Metric, Relationship Building, Data Visualization
★ 4.8 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Earned Media, Media Relations, Copywriting, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Promotional Strategies, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks