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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Systems, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Land Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Health Policy, Public Policies, Health Promotion, Manufacturing and Production, Advocacy, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Web Presence, Content Management Systems, Brand Management, Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development, Video Production

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    Coursera

    Corporate Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Accountability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Diversity Awareness, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Human Factors (Security), Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    418 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, European History, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Case Studies, Political Sciences

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Oral Expression, Aesthetics, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

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    Columbia University

    The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Change, Workforce Development, General Construction and Construction Labor, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Machine Learning

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    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Diversity and Inclusion in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Teaching, Pedagogy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Public Policies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Injury Prevention, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Corporate Governance: Coursera
  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues: University of Michigan
  • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • The Construction Industry: The Way Forward: Columbia University
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen

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