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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 Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

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    IE Business School

    Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Campaign Planning, Brand Management, Marketing, Branding, Communication Planning, Online Advertising, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Planning, Marketing Budgets, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    STARWEAVER

    Understanding Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Management, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Account Management

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Working with the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Branding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Strategic Communication, Cultural Diversity, Project Management, Intercultural Competence, Agile Project Management, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Organizational Structure, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Media and Communications, Media Planning, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más: IE Business School
  • Understanding Corporate Communications: STARWEAVER
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram: Coursera
  • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington

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