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: Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Event Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Data Import/Export, Analytics
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Self Service Technologies, Personal Development, Digital Communications, Photography, Information Privacy, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Trend, Account Management, User Accounts, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Public Health, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Policy Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Instagram, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Security Controls, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Risk Management, Sanitation, Hazard Analysis, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Epidemiology, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Social Media, Account Management, User Provisioning, Information Privacy, Online Advertising, System Configuration, Payment Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Application Lifecycle Management, Endpoint Security, iOS Development, Cloud Deployment, Network Administration, Performance Testing, Security Controls, Safety and Security, Computer Security, Supervision, General Networking, System Configuration, Test Planning, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Video Editing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Advertising, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Impact, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months