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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 Pennsylvania

    Improving Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Productivity, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Cooperation, Negotiation, Relationship Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Collaboration, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Collaborative Software, Writing, Team Motivation, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar

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    Sage Publications

    Corporate Communication: Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Brand Management, Organizational Change, Branding, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Internal Communications, Communication, Issue Tracking

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Programs, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Press Coverage, Publicity And Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Earned Media, Media Relations, Copywriting, Media and Communications, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Brand Awareness, Case Studies, Professional Networking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, MarTech, Data Architecture, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IESE Business School

    The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Referral, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software

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    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Writing, Rapport Building, Liberal Arts

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    The New Rules of Marketing & PR

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Blogs, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Creation, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Content Marketing, Media Relations, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing, Digital Content, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Business, Web Analytics and SEO

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    Madecraft

    Personal Brand Management and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Composure, Influencing, Positivity, Communication, Public Speaking, Brand Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Executive Presence, Brand Marketing, Branding, Presentations, Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Storytelling, LinkedIn, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Virtual Networking

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Improving Communication Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Corporate Communication: Theory and Practice: Sage Publications
  • Global Affairs Explained: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Press Coverage, Publicity And Public Relations: Alex Genadinik
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego

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