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 London
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empowerment, Communication Strategies, Composure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Productivity, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Cooperation, Negotiation, Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Proposal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Leadership Studies, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Earned Media, Media Relations, Copywriting, Media and Communications, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Brand Awareness, Case Studies, Professional Networking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Referral, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Writing, Rapport Building, Liberal Arts
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Blogs, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Creation, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Content Marketing, Media Relations, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing, Digital Content, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Business, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months