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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.


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Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Compliance Management, Accountability

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Open University

    Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cognitive flexibility, Sustainability Standards, Business Systems Analysis, Business Continuity, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Design Thinking, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Endpoint Security, Cloud Solutions, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft Office, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Information Privacy

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Project Management for Development

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Schedules, Timelines, Cost Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Procurement, Project Implementation, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Data Governance, Risk Mitigation, Prompt Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Computer Networking, Internet Of Things, Digital pedagogy, Computer Science, Social Impact, Cybersecurity, Information Privacy, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Graphical Tools, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    5S - Become a Certified 5S Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cleanliness, Auditing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Blockchain : enjeux et mécanismes cryptographiques

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to edit photos for Social media with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo Editing, Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Photography, User Accounts, Dashboard, Graphic Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Hotel Room Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hotel Operations, Guest Relations, Hospitality Management, Inventory Management System, Property Management Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Your World and What Shapes It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Social Justice, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders: The Open University
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) : Packt
  • Project Management for Development: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects: Coursera
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Global Society: University of California San Diego
  • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • 5S - Become a Certified 5S Specialist: Packt
  • Blockchain : enjeux et mécanismes cryptographiques: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • How to edit photos for Social media with Canva: Coursera

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