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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


  • U

    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Failure Analysis, World History, Public History

    ★ 4.4 (438) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Agile Product Development, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery

    ★ 4.7 (351) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Empathy

    ★ 4.7 (205) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Data, Strategic Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Financial Acumen, Sales Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Small Business Accounting, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making

    ★ 4.9 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Intercultural Competence, Health Disparities, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Public Health

    ★ 4.7 (298) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Target Audience, Facebook, Campaign Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting, Cost Management

    ★ 4.7 (438) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Content Scheduling, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI

    ★ 4.7 (229) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Skills
    Job Skills
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Healthcare Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Managed Care, Health Policy

    ★ 4.7 (630) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    The Korean Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Economic Development, Economics, Promotional Strategies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (423) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Public History, World History, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (465) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
  • People and Soft Skills Assessment: IBM
  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
  • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
  • Healthcare Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Korean Economic Development: Yonsei University

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