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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.


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Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Your World and What Shapes It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Social Justice, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Setup Facebook Messenger for a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Business Correspondence, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Healthcare and Life Sciences v01.00.00

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Digital Transformation, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Thought Leadership

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Digital Channel Planning Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Communications, E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Demand Generation, Marketing Analytics, Customer Service, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies

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

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    Coursera

    Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Validation, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Google Analytics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Copenhagen

    Making Democracy Fit for Climate

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Climate Change Adaptation, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Organizing, Lobbying, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Innovation, Governance

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

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    Coursera

    Comment Utiliser Canva Pro pour Publier sur Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Facebook, Calendar Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Scheduling, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Investigation, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Your World and What Shapes It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim: Kennesaw State University
  • How to Setup Facebook Messenger for a Business: Coursera
  • Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Healthcare and Life Sciences v01.00.00: Amazon Web Services
  • Digital Channel Planning Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera
  • Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Making Democracy Fit for Climate: University of Copenhagen

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