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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


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    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Social Network Analysis, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    429 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Restful API, Information Privacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Risk in Modern Society

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build your business brand using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

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    Macquarie University

    Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Culture, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Mobile Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Malware Protection, Threat Modeling, Endpoint Security, Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Network Security, Application Security, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Management, Cloud Security, OSI Models, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Labor Law, Labor Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Global Marketing, Demography, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Metro Rail Systems and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Building Information Modeling, Construction Inspection, Structural Engineering, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Practices, Contract Management, Construction Management, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión integral del riesgo de desastres

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Policy Development, Governance, Vulnerability, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets)

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Market Data, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
  • Build your business brand using Canva: Coursera
  • Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen: Macquarie University
  • Network Defense Essentials (NDE): EC-Council
  • ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2
  • التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية: University of Minnesota
  • Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy: IE Business School
  • Metro Rail Systems and Construction: L&T EduTech

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