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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.


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Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to College 101

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Igualdad de género y derechos humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting Systems, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Financial Controls

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, World History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程 Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, English Language, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Marketing Materials, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Marketing, Employee Coaching, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Concision, Influencing, Product Planning, Auditing, Marketing Budgets

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, Water Resource Management, International Relations, Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Governance, Environmental Laws, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement for Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Geographic Information Systems, Research Design, Data Presentation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Health Systems, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Project Management, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
  • Igualdad de género y derechos humanos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • 商务英语课程 Business English: Arizona State University
  • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
  • Water Cooperation and Diplomacy: University of Geneva

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