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.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Theoretical Computer Science, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, MarTech, Shared Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Content Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Branding, Digital Media Strategy, Market Dynamics, Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Emerging Technologies, Empowerment, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Group Policy, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Windows Servers, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Web Servers, Active Directory, Digital Communications, Microsoft Servers, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Server Administration, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Migration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), SQL, Query Languages, Python Programming, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Data Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PepsiCo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Laws, Social Justice, Economics, Adjudication, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Robotics, Healthcare Ethics, Image Analysis, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Social Impact, Large Language Modeling, Case Studies, Energy and Utilities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Mobile Security, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Wireless Networks, Splunk, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Influencing, Oral Expression, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Business Leadership, Professionalism, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Enablement, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI literacy, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Information Privacy, Data Governance, Productivity Software, Accountability, Risk Control, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Innovation, Health Policy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Prioritization, New Product Development, User Research, Qualitative Research, Organizational Strategy, Health Technology, Problem Solving, Planning, Return On Investment
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Content Creation, Content Scheduling, Shared Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Scheduling, Marketing Communications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours