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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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    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Stakeholder Communications, Visual Design, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Algorithms, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography

    4.8
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Personal Development, Psychology

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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cost Reduction, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Solutions, Cost Management, Network Infrastructure, Database Management, Load Balancing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Technical Support, Network Security, Resource Management, Customer Support, Configuration Management

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Investor Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Media Production

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Stress First Aid, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Flow, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Behavioral Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Differentiated Instruction, Community Development, Teaching, Community Outreach, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Social Justice

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Mechanical Ventilation, Healthcare Ethics, Airway Management, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Communication, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Emory University

    Forecasting Models for Marketing Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Customer Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Consumer Behaviour, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Model Evaluation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Excel Formulas, Marketing Budgets, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Logistic Regression

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Civic Engagement in American Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Investor Relations: Packt
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina: Universidad Austral
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona

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