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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Courage, Composure, Creativity, Adaptability
★ 4.8 (489) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Decision Intelligence, Information Privacy, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Automation
★ 4.7 (244) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media, Web Analytics and SEO, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Management
★ 4.7 (243) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity
★ 4.8 (426) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Brand Management, Account Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Intellectual Property, Labor Law, Arbitration, Wealth Management, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Financial Management, Financial Planning
★ 4.7 (158) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks
★ 4.6 (377) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies
★ 4.6 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technology Strategies, Compliance Management, Decision Making, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Conflict Management, Information Privacy, Accountability
★ 4.7 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing, E-Commerce
★ 4.9 (338) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Environmental Policy, Lobbying, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Environmental Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Experimentation, Data Collection
★ 4.4 (201) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Contract Compliance, Delegation Skills, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Case Law, Mitigation, Fraud detection, Public Policies, Case Studies
★ 4.9 (267) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Sapienza University of Rome
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, World History, Research, Investigation, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Storytelling
★ 4.4 (324) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months