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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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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Auditing, Accruals, Tax Compliance

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    University of Colorado System

    Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Child Development, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Family Support, Stress Management

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Hygiene, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Epidemiology

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    Illinois Tech

    Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Branding, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel

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    Emory University

    Introduction to Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Management, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Trend Analysis, Research, Peer Review

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    28DIGITAL

    Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols

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    EDHEC Business School

    Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Decision Making, Creativity

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    IE Business School

    Riesgos y oportunidades empresariales en una economía globalizada

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, International Finance, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, International Relations, Risk Analysis, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Business Risk Management, Public Policies, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Demography, Investments

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI, Information Management, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Business Leadership

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Loans, Finance, Risking, Credit Risk, General Finance, Financial Data, Financial Systems, Fiscal Management, General Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Commercial Lending, Economics, Case Studies

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    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Organizational Skills

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    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Behavior Management, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Payroll Cycle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Marketing Strategy: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Social Media Analytics: Emory University
  • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: 28DIGITAL
  • Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities: EDHEC Business School
  • Riesgos y oportunidades empresariales en una economía globalizada: IE Business School
  • AI Governance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Finance for Everyone: Debt: McMaster University

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