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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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    The State University of New York

    Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Patient Communication, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Diversity Awareness, Public Health, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Driving engagement

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Collaboration

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    University of Geneva

    Disease Screening in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Oncology, Mental Health

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Imperial College London

    Public Involvement in Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Case Studies, Data Collection, Patient Communication, Social Impact

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Data Collection, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Surveys, Child Health, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Brand Management

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Negotiation

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    Emory University

    Public Health Approaches to Abortion

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Medical Practices and Procedures, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    IE Business School

    Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Planning, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Search Engine Optimization, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management, Communication, Consumer Behaviour

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Alberta

    Indigenous Canada

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Land Management, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

  • Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
  • Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health : Imperial College London
  • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
  • Public Involvement in Research: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale: Johns Hopkins University
  • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
  • Global Affairs Explained: Managing the International System: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Public Health Approaches to Abortion: Emory University
  • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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