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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


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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (75) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Driving engagement

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

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    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

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    IESE Business School

    Persuasive Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Motion Arguments, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence

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

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Working with the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Journalism, Branding, Storytelling

    ★ 4.6 (104) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Social Work, Diversity and Inclusion, Lobbying, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Benefits Administration, Economic Development

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    The Role of the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Communication, Marketing Communications, Marketing and Public Relations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism, Storytelling

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Credit offered
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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Science and Research, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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    Emory University

    Communicating During Global Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Media and Communications, Mitigation, Public Affairs, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Risk Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Outreach, Community Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    ★ 4.7 (362) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Market, Media Planning, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Earned Media, Brand Management, Business Strategy

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

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

  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Effective Communication for Today’s Leader: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
  • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • The Role of the Media : IESE Business School
  • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London

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