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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


  • I

    Infosec

    Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Information Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Case Studies, Usability, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Auditing, Diversity and Inclusion, Web Development Tools, Automation, Consulting, Test Tools, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Prioritization, Audit Planning

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    CRM: Analyze, Apply & Optimize Customer Success

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Success Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Automation, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Portfolio Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Professional Development, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Tactfulness, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Digital Communications

    ★ 4 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Content Creation with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Visual Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Driving engagement, Graphic and Visual Design, Instagram, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Optimization, Branding, Brand Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Building Trust: Ethics for AI-powered Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Self Service Technologies, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Consent, Personally Identifiable Information, Accountability, Generative AI Agents

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Peer Review, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Web Presence, Digital Brand Strategy, Collaboration, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Discipline, Smart Goals, Self-Starter, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Planning, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, Promotional Strategies

    ★ 4.2 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Artificial Intelligence in Government

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Scalability, Organizational Change, AI Workflows, Digital Transformation, Public Policies, Technical Consulting, Responsible AI, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Public Affairs, Performance Measurement, Procurement

    ★ 4 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Diversity, Data Collection

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    The Making of US Foreign Policy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Financial Policy, International Finance, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Economic Development, European History, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Lobbying, Governance, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    American History Through Baseball

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Court Systems, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Branding, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Diversity Awareness, Global Marketing, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Social Justice, Sociology, Market Opportunities

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Research, Business Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

  • Fundamental Privacy Acts and Laws: Infosec
  • WCAG Compliance: Web Accessibility Best Practices: Coursera
  • CRM: Analyze, Apply & Optimize Customer Success: EDUCBA
  • Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху: University of Toronto
  • Social Media Content Creation with Canva: Coursera
  • Building Trust: Ethics for AI-powered Chatbots: Coursera
  • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification: The State University of New York
  • Artificial Intelligence in Government: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • The Making of US Foreign Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University

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