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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 Colorado Boulder

    Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Migration and health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Immigration Law, Governance, Public Policies, Demography, Policy Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Data Integrity, Driving engagement, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey in Qualtrics

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Customer Service, Market Research, Branding, Advertising, Public Relations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Social Listening

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Case Studies, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Strategic Thinking, Web Presence, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Analytical Skills, Continuous Monitoring

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    How to Schedule Posts to Multiple Platforms using Hootsuite

    Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Content, Social Media, Scheduling, Social Media Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Health Administration, Health Technology, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Security Strategy, Innovation, Data Integration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Labor Relations, Human Relations Movement, Workforce Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning, Diversity Programs, Labor Law, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Essential Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, General Mathematics, Graphing, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Business Mathematics, Business Logic, Algebra, Problem Solving

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    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, Creative Design, Social Media Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Justice

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About: Johns Hopkins University
  • Migration and health: Imperial College London
  • Unlocking Business Insights through Storytelling with Data: Coursera
  • Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey in Qualtrics: Coursera
  • Social Listening: Coursera
  • How to Schedule Posts to Multiple Platforms using Hootsuite: Coursera
  • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Essential Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London

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