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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biochemistry, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Community Health, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Laws, Insurance, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Insurance Policies, Governance, Sustainability Reporting

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    University of Colorado System

    Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Working With Children, Health Equity, Family Support, Exercise Science, Community Development, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Health Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, European History, Research, World History, Public History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Culture

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Lobbying, Advocacy, Decision Intelligence, Governance, Electronic Media

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Become a Journalist: Report the News!

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Research Reports, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Media Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Writing

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    University of London

    Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Photography, Photo Editing, Media and Communications, Visual Storytelling, Research, World History, European History, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Community Change in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Community Development, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Organizing, Health Promotion, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Driving engagement, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Mental Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Medication Administration, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science, Clinical Trials

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Electric Vehicles and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Market Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Policies, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Market Opportunities, Financial Inclusion, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Sports Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Press Releases, Brand Marketing, Social Media Management, Events and Conferences, Marketing, Social Media, Media Relations, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Event Management, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Promotions and Campaigns, Driving engagement, Revenue Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • ESG and Climate Change: University of Pennsylvania
  • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
  • Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
  • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
  • Outbreaks and Epidemics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD: University of Colorado Boulder

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