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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 California, Irvine

    IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Language Competency, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Learning Strategies, English Language, Vocabulary, Composure, Grammar, Detail Oriented, Adaptability

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    Northwestern University

    Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Target Market, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Multimedia, Writing

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    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Economic Development, Land Management, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Chile

    América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

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    IE Business School

    Understanding economic policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Stress Management, Organizational Skills, Planning

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Competing in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Procurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Billing & Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing

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    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance, Cultural Diversity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies: Northwestern University
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
  • América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades. : Universidad de Chile
  • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
  • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
  • European Business Law: Competing in Europe: Lund University
  • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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