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.
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Data Ethics, Machine Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Sales Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Advertising, Branding
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Value Propositions, Presentations, Sales, Sales Process, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Negotiation, Communication, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Rapport Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, Wide Area Networks
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Hosting, Public Cloud, Automation
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Customer Insights, Paid media, Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Payment Systems, Drug Development, Health Policy, Public Health, Medical Billing, Value-Based Care, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Tax Laws
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours