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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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    IE Business School

    Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Public Policies, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Tax, Global Marketing, Financial Trading, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Demography, Business Risk Management, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, World History, Supply And Demand

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Sports Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Strategies, Loyalty Programs, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Revenue Management, Strategic Partnership, Target Audience, Crisis Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Emergency Response, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Pathology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Program Management and the Art of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Communication Planning, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Storytelling, Target Audience, Cultural Diversity, Information Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, User Story, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IE Business School

    Implementación del Marketing Mix

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Peer Review, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Product Management, Public Relations, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Supply Chain Planning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Materiality of ESG Factors

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Case Studies, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Investments, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Insurance, Return On Investment, Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Stories of Infection

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Infection Control, Immunology, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improve Communication with Genial.ly

    Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Technical Communication, Design, Educational Materials, Communication

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    Coursera

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of Sydney

    Communication Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, English Language, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Psychology, Research, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

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

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

  • Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability: IE Business School
  • Sports Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Program Management and the Art of Communication: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Implementación del Marketing Mix: IE Business School
  • The Materiality of ESG Factors: University of Pennsylvania
  • Stories of Infection: Stanford University
  • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
  • Improve Communication with Genial.ly: Coursera
  • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera

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