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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion
★ 4.6 (156) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia
★ 4.5 (253) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Strategy, Communication, Business Communication, Business Process
★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.8 (49K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Performing Arts, Concision, Writing and Editing, Action Oriented, Trustworthiness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Writing, Content Creation
★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Real Time Data
★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Active Listening
★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Target Audience, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.9 (75) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Communication, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Brand Strategy, Innovation, Crisis Management, Communication, Branding
★ 4.5 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Trustworthiness
★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Business Writing, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Building, Diversity Awareness, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Collaboration, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Collaborative Software, Writing, Organizational Skills, Team Motivation, Performance Management, Staff Management, Grammar
★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empowerment, Communication Strategies, Composure
★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks