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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Communication, Brand Strategy, Product Strategy, Content Marketing, Communication Planning, Promotional Strategies, Brand Management, Branding, Product Knowledge, Copywriting, Content Performance Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Target Audience, Persona Development, Target Market, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Software Development, Data Storage, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Engineering, Docker (Software), Public Cloud, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Standards, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Communication Planning, Team Management, Project Management, Team Building, Resource Management, People Management, Staff Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, People Development, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Project Controls
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Team Leadership, Oral Expression, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Brand Management, Organizational Change, Branding, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Internal Communications, Communication, Issue Tracking
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Planning, Communication Strategies, Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Media Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Media and Communications, Project Planning, Network Planning And Design, Communication Systems, Program Evaluation, Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Systems Development, Analysis, Influencing, Systems Design, Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, Writing, Teaching, Literacy, Instructional Design, Train The Trainer, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Public Speaking, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Storytelling, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Concision, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Database Design, Data Mart, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, SQL, Stakeholder Communications
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Train The Trainer, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Design Elements And Principles, English Language, Design Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empowerment, Communication Strategies, Composure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks