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      Starweaver

      Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Public Relations, Corporate Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Branding

      4.7
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Multi-Event Facility Enterprises & Management

      Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Event Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Operations Management, Risk Management, Marketing Strategies, Insurance, Safety and Security, Business Strategy, Advertising

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Industrial Relations: Fostering Workplace Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Team Leadership, People Management, Labor Law, Human Resources, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Compliance Management, Active Listening, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      International Cyber Conflicts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Diplomacy, Infrastructure Architecture, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Law, Governance, and Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Community Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Economics, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Communicating with the Public

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Performing Arts, Writing, Liberal Arts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Surveys, Environmental Laws, Environment, Qualitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming, Political Sciences, Economic Development, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Immigration Law, Public Safety and National Security, Socioeconomics, Governance, Mitigation, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Security Strategy

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Global Public Procurement

      Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Management, Request for Proposal, Global Marketing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Market Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Campaign Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Earned Media, Paid media, Owned Media, Business Strategy, Shared Media, Employee Engagement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Organizational Templates in Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts, Information Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
    • Multi-Event Facility Enterprises & Management: The State University of New York
    • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Industrial Relations: Fostering Workplace Climate: Coursera Instructor Network
    • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
    • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego
    • M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Global Public Procurement: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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