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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 Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Selling Techniques, English Language, Vocabulary

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    785 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Study Designs in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Research Design, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Science and Research, Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Court Systems, Adjudication, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Laws, Legal Proceedings, Appeals, Public Policies, Export Control, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Economics, Governance

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    API Security with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Restful API, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Application Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    841 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EC-Council

    Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Mobile Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Content, Advertising & Social IMC

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Earned Media, Social Media Analytics, Owned Media, Online Advertising, Paid media, Media Strategy, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, A/B Testing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Wrangling, Storyboarding, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Compensation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Public History, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    506 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Oral Expression, Community Development, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Investment Management, Governance, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Goal Setting, Asset Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Verification And Validation, Accountability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Biostatistics, Science and Research, Patient Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    355 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Public Safety and National Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    714 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
  • Study Designs in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
  • API Security with the Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • Content, Advertising & Social IMC: Northwestern University
  • Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs: Duke University

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