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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 Pennsylvania

    ESG and Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Laws, Insurance, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Insurance Policies, Governance, Sustainability Reporting

    ★ 4.8 (463) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

    ★ 4.7 (167) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Public Policies, Labor Relations, Tax, International Finance, Fiscal Management, General Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Investments

    ★ 4.8 (158) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Web Presence, Content Management Systems, Brand Management, Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development, Video Production

    ★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Technologies, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Food and Beverage, Product Improvement, Hazard Analysis, Health Disparities, Sustainable Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environment, Health Assessment, Public Health, Health And Safety Standards

    ★ 4.4 (120) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    ★ 4.5 (174) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Community Health, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Immunology, Preventative Care, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Human Development, Education and Training

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    中医药与中华传统文化

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Medical Practices and Procedures, General Medicine, Ancient History, Physiology, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.6 (225) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Цифровий маркетинг і електронна комерція від Google

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Order Processing, Customer Acquisition Management, Brand Loyalty, Search Engine Marketing, Order Management, Content Creation, Marketing Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Journey Mapping, Customer Retention, Content Performance Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (1.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Postpartum Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Disparities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

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

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

  • ESG and Climate Change: University of Pennsylvania
  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products: University of Michigan
  • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
  • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System
  • 中医药与中华传统文化: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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