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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.


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Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Technologies, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Semiconductors, Physics, Radiology, Radiography, Materials science, Electronics, Radiation Therapy, Science and Research, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Behavioral Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Video Production, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Creative Design, Social Media Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Z

    Zoho Corporation

    Zoho Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Account Management, Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Pipelines, General Sales Practices, Sales Training, Sales Presentation, Closing (Sales), Process Mapping, Sales Strategy, Business Software, Sales Enablement, Customer Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Essence of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Networking, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Community Development, Conflict Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Organizational Templates in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts, Information Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Disparities, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Health Care, Health Administration, Public Policies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research, Research Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to a Technical Group

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Technical Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Contingency Planning

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algal Blooms and Proliferations

    Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
  • Behavioral Marketing: Simplilearn
  • Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva: Coursera
  • Zoho Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
  • Essence of Leadership : O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Create Organizational Templates in Trello: Coursera
  • Translating Research to Healthcare Policy : University of Michigan
  • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder

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