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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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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Branding, Design Software, Marketing

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Liberal Arts, Personal Development, Psychology, Human Development, Research, Cultural Diversity, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Ancient History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Governance, Economics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Exploit development, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Policies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for PR Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Immunology, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Communication, Drug Development, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Child Welfare, Preventative Care, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Construction Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Construction Management, Real Estate, Commercial Construction, Cash Flows, Construction, Financial Modeling, Property and Real Estate, Cash Flow Forecasting, Risk Management, Finance, Project Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Planning, Commercial Real Estate, Risk Analysis, Business Mathematics, Strategic Partnership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Meal Planning And Preparation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Adaptability, Community Health, Mental Concentration, Environment, Child Health, Clinical Trials

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Oral Expression, Proposal Development, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Concision, Communication Planning, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media Marketing in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Analytics, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Precision Medicine, Pre-Clinical Development, Public Health, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
  • GenAI for PR Specialists: Coursera
  • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Construction Finance: Columbia University
  • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University

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