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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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    Yonsei University

    Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Health Equity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Education and Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Israel State and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Sociology, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Economic Development, Economics, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Corporate Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Accountability

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Failure Analysis, World History, Public History

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Corruption

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development, Business Relationship Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Health Care, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

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    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Marketing Design, Brainstorming, Presentations, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Employee Surveys, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon: Yonsei University
  • Israel State and Society: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea: Yonsei University
  • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
  • Corporate Governance: Coursera
  • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University

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