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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.


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    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Information Privacy, Workforce Development, Accountability

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation

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    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

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    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Public Speaking, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Presentations, Business Communication, Language Learning, Professionalism

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    Sciences Po

    Data and Urban Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Data Governance, Political Sciences, Governance, Data Literacy, Public Administration, Digital Transformation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computing Platforms, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

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    University of Minnesota

    Communicating to Diverse Audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Public Policies, Human Relations Movement, Governance, International Relations

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    Unilever

    Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Planning, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Brand Marketing, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, E-Commerce

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science

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

  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • AI and Public Health: DeepLearning.AI
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • Data and Urban Governance: Sciences Po
  • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
  • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
  • Customer Understanding and Digital Marketing Channels: Unilever
  • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities: Indian Institute for Human Settlements

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