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.
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Active Listening, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, LinkedIn, Facebook, Social Network Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, B2B Sales
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Strategic Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Relationship Building, Data Visualization, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Executive Presence, Assertiveness, Active Listening
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Data Management, Team Building, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Data Analysis Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Media Strategy, Branding, Brand Management, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks