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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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    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Case Studies, Political Sciences

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    University of Geneva

    Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Justice, World History, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Equity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Competing in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Commercialization, Branding, Brand Strategy, Procurement, Innovation

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Investment Management

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Public History, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Data Modeling, Case Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Liberal Arts, Research, Data Management, Data Collection

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Communicating to Diverse Audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Professional Development, Diversity Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Public History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Aesthetics, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Justice, Creativity, Political Sciences, Higher Education, Community Development, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Team Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Governance, Sustainable Development, Human Resource Strategy, Intercultural Competence, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Human Resources Management and Planning, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Development, Economic Development, Organizational Strategy, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    中医药与中华传统文化

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Medical Practices and Procedures, General Medicine, Ancient History, Physiology, Liberal Arts

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Digital Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Market Research, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Jury Trial, Political Sciences, Case Law, Neurology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sociology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Investigation, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Marketing and Customer Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Personalized Campaigns, AI Personalization, Keyword Research, Big Data, Performance marketing, Data Visualization, Risking, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience improvement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Collaborative Software, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Predictive Analytics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
  • European Business Law: Competing in Europe: Lund University
  • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior: University of Rochester
  • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
  • Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030: Università Bocconi
  • 中医药与中华传统文化: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Analíticas de Marketing Digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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