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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 Michigan

    Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Health Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Styles, Clinical Practices, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts

    4.7
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    546 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Small Business Marketing Using Facebook

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Online Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Social Media Marketing, Shared Media, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement

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    Google Cloud

    API Security with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

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    843 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Laws, Insurance, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Insurance Policies, Governance, Sustainability Reporting

    4.8
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    463 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Quality, Data Collection, Report Writing

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    499 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Culture, Community Development, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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    455 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Business Acumen, International Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Marketing Communications: Intro to Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Persona Development, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Customer Insights, Brand Strategy, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Branding, Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Dentistry 101

    Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dental Procedures, Public Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Periodontology, Higher Education, Surgery, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    How to Change the World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Organizing, Environmental Issue, Health Disparities, Social Studies, Health Equity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Social Work, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Climate Change Programs, Legal Research, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education: University of Michigan
  • Small Business Marketing Using Facebook: Coursera
  • API Security with the Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • ESG and Climate Change: University of Pennsylvania
  • Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby: University of Colorado System
  • Marketing Communications: Intro to Consumer Behavior: University of Arizona
  • Dentistry 101: University of Michigan

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