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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Development and Management, Video Production, Digital Media Strategy, Style Guides, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Brand Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement
★ 4.5 (6.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Generative AI Agents, Web Presence, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Management, Branding, Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement
★ 4.8 (6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Editing, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing and Editing, Creativity, Writing, digital literacy, Information Management, Digital Communications
★ 4.9 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability, User Research, Design Research, Data Ethics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Research Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Information Privacy
★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Osmosis
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Health Education, Health Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Clinical Assessment, Laboratory Testing
★ 4.8 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Sales Presentations, Event Management, Proposal Development, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Outbound Calls, English Language
★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity
★ 4.6 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Social Media Campaigns, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Earned Media, Marketing Psychology, Promotional Strategies, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Influencing, Relationship Management, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Communication, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, Media and Communications, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public History
★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Business Marketing, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Driving engagement, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT
★ 4.6 (5.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Family Support, Exercise Science
★ 4.8 (5.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks