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.

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Dashboard, Surveys, Newsletters, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Email Automation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Performance Reporting, Social Media Management, Google Analytics, Collaborative Software, Lead Generation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Project Management Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Empathy, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Creativity, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Product Assortment, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, E-Commerce, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Service, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Servers, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Proxy Servers, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Loyalty Programs, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Target Market, Operating Cost, Strategic Marketing, Business Metrics, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Social Justice, Adaptability
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Network Monitoring, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Authorization (Computing), Wireless Networks, Authentications, Data Storage, Patch Management, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Network Security, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Digital Transformation, Public Cloud, Business Transformation, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Thought Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Works, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Business Correspondence, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours