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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


  • E

    Emory University

    Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Excel Formulas, Marketing Budgets, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.3 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Design Thinking, Public History, Performing Arts, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Design Strategies, Culture, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Oil and Gas, Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

    ★ 4.6 (167) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals, Self, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Human Relations Movement, Child Welfare, Media and Communications, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings

    ★ 4.7 (152) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Utrecht University

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Social Justice, Data Management, Mentorship

    ★ 4.8 (181) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Economic Development, Social Sciences, New Business Development, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Business, Innovation, International Relations, Market Analysis, Investments, Finance, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (141) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    The State University of New York

    Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Team Collaboration, Emergency Response, Interpersonal Communications, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.4 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, MarTech, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    行銷典範轉移: 變動中的消費世界 (Marketing in a changing world)

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Management, Target Market, Marketing, Marketing Management, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Customer Retention, Customer Data Management, Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights

    ★ 4.8 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    Nanjing University

    Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Social Studies, Demography, Public History, Socioeconomics, Community Development, International Relations, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    ★ 4.3 (105) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions: Emory University
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage: The University of Edinburgh
  • AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University
  • Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • Digital Marketing Trends: Coursera
  • 行銷典範轉移: 變動中的消費世界 (Marketing in a changing world): National Taiwan University

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