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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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    Kennesaw State University

    Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Managing Storage and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Servers, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Proxy Servers, Web Applications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Set Up Shop on Facebook Shops using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Product Assortment, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, E-Commerce, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Service, Marketing, Digital Marketing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Network Security, Employee Training, Information Privacy, Compliance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Empathy, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Creativity, Media Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Validation, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Google Analytics

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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EC-Council

    Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Mobile Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Monitoring, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Internet Of Things

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Airbus Beyond

    Procurement Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Supplier Performance Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Process Optimization, Value Propositions, Risk Management, Market Research, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Social Media Content Creation with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Animations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Drive Engagement, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Instagram, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Selecting the Right Customer & Channel

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Loyalty Programs, Customer Insights, Customer Relationship Management, Business-To-Consumer, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Target Market, Operating Cost, Strategic Marketing, Business Metrics, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Setup Facebook Messenger for a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Business Correspondence, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Managing Storage and Networking: SkillUp
  • How to Set Up Shop on Facebook Shops using Canva: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Essentials for Workplace: Macquarie University
  • Storying the Self: Telling our Stories: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Troubleshooting Common SQL Errors with BigQuery: Google Cloud
  • Network Defense Essentials: Hands-On Edition: EC-Council
  • Procurement Strategies: Airbus Beyond
  • Social Media Content Creation with Canva: Coursera
  • Selecting the Right Customer & Channel : University of Maryland, College Park

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