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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Social Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Health Promotion, Driving engagement, Program Evaluation, Applied Behavior Analysis, Survey Creation, Digital Communications, Public Health, Instagram, Facebook, Data Collection, Budget Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Collaborative Software, Database Administration, Identity and Access Management, Dashboard, Management Reporting, Customer Support, Business Reporting, Technical Support, Scheduling, Data Integration, Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Risk Mitigation, OpenAI, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, Auditing, Risk Management Framework, Governance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Drive Engagement, Writing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Risk Management, Project Design, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Financial Analysis, Fiscal Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Requirements, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Facebook, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Animations, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Science, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Data Ethics, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Campaigns, Return On Investment, Descriptive Analytics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Customer Engagement, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Game Theory, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Supply And Demand, Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Production Planning, Critical Thinking, Resource Allocation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Environmental Issue, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainability Standards, Consumer Behaviour, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Business Strategy, Environmental Policy, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Affairs, Community Organizing, Policy Development, International Relations, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months