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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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    EDHEC Business School

    Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Creativity, Emerging Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Data Analysis and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Matlab

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Design Thinking and Global Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, Human Centered Design, Value Propositions, Ideation, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Income Tax, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests

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    470 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Email Automation, Marketing, E-Commerce

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Analytical Skills, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Email Marketing, Customer Data Management, Analytics, Target Audience, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Network Analysis, Facebook

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media and Social Content Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

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    University of Minnesota

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities: EDHEC Business School
  • Data Analysis and Visualization: University at Buffalo
  • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera
  • HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google: Google
  • Analíticas de Marketing Digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University
  • Social Media and Social Content Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota

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