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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Text Mining, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mapping, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning

    ★ 4.5 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Cybersecurity, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Content Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media

    ★ 4.6 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Assurance Guidance and Standards

    Skills you'll gain: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Auditing, Financial Auditing, Internal Auditing, Compliance Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Public Accounting, External Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Quality Management Systems, Business Ethics, Quality Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dental Informatics, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy

    ★ 4.9 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    The Museum of Modern Art

    What Is Contemporary Art?

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Creativity, Art History, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Multimedia, Cultural Responsiveness, Design

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Usable Security

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design

    ★ 4.6 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    HRCI

    HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources-International

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Training, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

    ★ 4.6 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Skillshare

    Use Notion Databases Like a Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Dashboard, Database Design, Database Software, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Consolidation, Productivity Software, Data Management, Computational Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Project Management For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Scheduling

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Communication Principles for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Leadership, Media Relations, Discussion Facilitation, Business Leadership, Influencing, Employee Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Assurance Guidance and Standards: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • What Is Contemporary Art?: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources-International: HRCI
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • Use Notion Databases Like a Pro: Skillshare

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