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.

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Business Correspondence, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Loyalty Programs, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Target Market, Operating Cost, Strategic Marketing, Business Metrics, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Threat Modeling, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Make.com, Social Media Content, Instagram, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Google Docs, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Decision Making, Climate Change Adaptation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prioritization, Economic Development, Public Policies
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Oncology, Molecular Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Investigation, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Cybersecurity, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Information Systems Security, Open Source Technology, Information Technology, DevOps, Git (Version Control System), Servers, Public Key Infrastructure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Communication, Business Communication, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks