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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Public Cloud, Cloud API, Network Analysis

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Instagram, TikTok, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Growth Strategies, Calendar Management, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing, Scheduling, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement, Branding, Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Facebook Pixel

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media, Web Analytics

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    D

    Duke University

    Climate Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Mental Health, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Trend Analysis, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Business Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication, Emergency Response, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    Y

    Yad Vashem

    Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Media and Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    É

    École Polytechnique

    D'un infini à l'autre - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Physical Science, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Sustainable Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Procurement, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Public Policies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacy Operations, Healthcare Project Management, Community Health, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Medication Administration, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Collaboration, Planning, Patient-centered Care, Teamwork, Vital Signs, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka: Google Cloud
  • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Media Marketing: SkillUp
  • Getting Started with Facebook Pixel: Coursera
  • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
  • Cloud Architecture Design Patterns: Coursera
  • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente: Yad Vashem
  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt
  • D'un infini à l'autre - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique

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