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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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    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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    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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

    Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Labor Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Employee Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Compliance, Public Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business, Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Accounting, Sales, Loans

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    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6
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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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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Court Systems, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Conflict Management, Legal Hearings, Case Law, Case Studies

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    The University of Sydney

    Communication Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing and Editing, Writing, Communication, Research Reports, Communication Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Concision, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Disaster Preparedness

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Fire And Life Safety, Safety Training, Safety and Security, Public Safety and National Security, Resilience, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Composure, Positivity, Resourcefulness, Planning, Adaptability, Water Quality, Communication

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

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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Tree Maps, Heat Maps, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Business Analytics

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

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

  • Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies: University of London
  • Sports Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
  • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
  • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania

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