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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


  • A

    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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    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

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    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

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

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

    ★ 4.8 (531) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Microsoft

    Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Business Reporting, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotions and Campaigns, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Relationship Building, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Persuasive Communication, Problem Solving

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Referral, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Studies, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Economics

    ★ 4.9 (6.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Software, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Science and Research, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Ggplot2

    ★ 4.7 (49) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of London

    Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, Human Services, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, World History, Case Studies

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

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

  • مهارة مخاطبة الجمهور | Public Speaking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
  • Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Microsoft
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University

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