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
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Ethical Standards And Conduct
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Media Relations, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Media Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Professional Networking, Research, Digital Media Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Advocacy, Branding, Performance Measurement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Campaign Planning, Program Evaluation
Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Media Relations, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, AI literacy, Content Creation, Generative AI, AI Personalization
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Campaign Planning, Communication Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Communication Strategies, Communication, Budget Management, Budgeting
What brings you to Coursera today?
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Communication Planning, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, AI Integrations
Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, Environmental Policy, Information Technology, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Influencing, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Artificial Intelligence
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Professionalism, Optimism, Driving engagement, Creativity, Advocacy, Problem Solving, Adaptability
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Marketing Collateral, Performance Measurement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Branding
IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Motivational Skills, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Verbal Strategic Communication, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Visual Design, Editing, Composure, Planning
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, TikTok, Public Relations, Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Media Relations, Crisis Management, Press Releases, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing and Public Relations, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Media and Communications, Instagram, Prioritization, Dashboard, Social Media Marketing, Crisis Intervention, Market Analysis
Best Public Relations courses from Microsoft
Top-rated Public Relations courses offered by Microsoft on Coursera.
- Microsoft Public Relations and Communications AssociateMicrosoftBeginnerMicrosoft
- Marketing, Communication, and PRMicrosoftBeginner1 - 3 MonthsMicrosoft
- Introduction to Public RelationsMicrosoftBeginner1 - 3 MonthsMicrosoft
Best Public Relations certificate programs
Earn a certificate in Public Relations from top universities and companies.
- Introduction to Public Relations and the MediaUniversity of Colorado BoulderBeginner1 - 3 MonthsSpecialization
- Global Affairs ExplainedCouncil on Foreign RelationsBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Good with Words: Speaking and PresentingUniversity of MichiganBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
Best Public Relations courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly Public Relations courses with no prerequisites.
- Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and moreIE Business SchoolBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
- Media Relations and Crisis ManagementMicrosoftBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- The Nuts and Bolts of Public RelationsUniversity of Colorado BoulderBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
