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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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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, Surveys, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Mental Health, Community Health, Mental Health Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Empathy

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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    The Korean Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Economic Development, Economics, Promotional Strategies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies

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    Columbia University

    The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Change, Workforce Development, General Construction and Construction Labor, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Machine Learning

    4.8
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    409 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Authentications, Algorithms

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Trend Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Event Monitoring, Infection Control, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Technical Communication, Anomaly Detection, Infectious Diseases, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection, Information Privacy

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Data Sharing, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Medical Terminology, Graph Theory

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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Content Management, Social Media

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Process Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Systems, Engineering Design Process, Plant Operations and Management, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health, Data Collection, Capital Expenditure, Research

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    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, European History, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Conflict Management, European History, Sociology, Public Policies, Governance

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • The Korean Economic Development: Yonsei University
  • The Construction Industry: The Way Forward: Columbia University
  • Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: University of Colorado System
  • Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems: Johns Hopkins University
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics: University of Minnesota
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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