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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Case Studies, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.6 (121) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, MarTech, Data Architecture, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Content Development and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Content Strategy, Content Scheduling, Writing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Stanford University

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Social Studies, Habit Formation, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 4.7 (34K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Starweaver

    Understanding Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Media Relations, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement

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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Building Relationships with Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Team Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

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

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    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Effective Communication for Today’s Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Communication Strategies, Performance Review, Rapport Building

    ★ 4.5 (109) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Successful Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Rapport Building, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    The Olympic Games and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Social Media Management, Culture, Media Relations, Media Strategy, Video Production, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Brand Management, Advertising, Event Marketing, Social Media Content, Media Production, Branding, Media Planning, Production Schedule, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Commercialization, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.7 (168) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
  • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Understanding Corporate Communications: Starweaver
  • Building Relationships with Communication: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Effective Communication for Today’s Leader: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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