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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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    University of Washington

    مقدمة عن مخاطبة الجمهور - باللغة العربية

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Leadership and Management, Human Learning

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Nutrition and Diet

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

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    The University of Sydney

    Ethical Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Analytics, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

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    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    399 reviews

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    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Safety Assurance

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy, Stress Management

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    Macquarie University

    Marketing analytics: Know your customers

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Predictive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Big Data, Data Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications

    4.7
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    461 reviews

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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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    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Public Policies, Human Relations Movement, Governance, International Relations

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

  • مقدمة عن مخاطبة الجمهور - باللغة العربية: University of Washington
  • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ethical Social Media : The University of Sydney
  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
  • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
  • Marketing analytics: Know your customers: Macquarie University
  • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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