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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


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    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Art & Science of Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Design and Product, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Product Management, Team Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Experience Design, Design, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Machine Learning, Deep Learning

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    École Polytechnique

    Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Grammar, European History, Language Learning, Culture, Vocabulary, Political Sciences, World History, Oral Expression, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Art History, Oral Comprehension, Science and Research

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Politics of Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Arizona

    Marketing Communications: The Customer's Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Media Strategy, Paid media, Owned Media, Customer Advocacy, Journey Mapping, Branding, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Engagement, Content Development and Management, Goal Setting, Brand Awareness, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Decision Intelligence, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Hazard Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Pre-Clinical Development, Environmental Science, Hazard Analysis, Research, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering, General Science and Research, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Health Education, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Community Development, Community Outreach

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Acing the Product Management Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Branding, Workforce Development, Amazon Web Services, Recruitment, Business Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Education, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Advocacy, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Public Key Infrastructure, Transaction Processing, Key Management, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Network Model, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Art & Science of Product Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique
  • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Marketing Communications: The Customer's Journey: University of Arizona
  • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
  • Acing the Product Management Interview: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town

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