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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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    Lund University

    Dispelling myths about sustainable consumption

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Research, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Social Skills, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research

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    Starweaver

    Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Data Governance, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Data Security, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Equity, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Summary Statistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Visualization, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Public Health, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to AKS and Core Networking Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Osmosis

    COVID-19: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, Primary Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Cómo hablar bien en público

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Time Management, Goal Setting, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Accessible technology for inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Mobile Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Education and Training, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

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

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    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement

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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

  • Dispelling myths about sustainable consumption : Lund University
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Digital Health Data & Governance Essentials : Starweaver
  • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Summary Statistics in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to AKS and Core Networking Concepts: Packt
  • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
  • Cómo hablar bien en público: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Accessible technology for inclusion: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia

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