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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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    Coursera

    Create and schedule content for social media with Later

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in Global Competition: The Intelligence Edge

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, International Relations, Open Source Technology, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Running a Node.js Container on Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Scalability, Public Cloud, Node.JS, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in Global Competition: The Defense Dimension

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Database Application, Cloud-Based Integration

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Apache Kafka for Developers using Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Spring Framework, JUnit, Spring Boot, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Data Pipelines, Event-Driven Programming, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ombudsman: A Unique Role in Dispute Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Family Support, Interpersonal Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Development, Negotiation, Leadership, Business Ethics, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Active Listening, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Fire And Life Safety, Electrical Safety, Accident Prevention, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Safety Audits, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Working With Children, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Analysis, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Performance Analysis, Content Management, Analysis, Scheduling, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Public Health, Water Resources, Risk Analysis, Water Sustainability, Epidemiology, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    Facebook Insights: Crack the Algorithm

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Social Media Content, Analysis, Social Media, Content Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Digital Content

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create and schedule content for social media with Later: Coursera
  • AI in Global Competition: The Intelligence Edge: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Running a Node.js Container on Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • AI in Global Competition: The Defense Dimension: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Apache Kafka for Developers using Spring Boot: Packt
  • IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security: CertNexus
  • Ombudsman: A Unique Role in Dispute Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio: Coursera

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