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.
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Value Propositions, Innovation, Organizational Change, Cost Accounting, Organizational Structure, Business Transformation, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Innovation, Auditing, Resource Allocation, New Product Development, Team Leadership, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Email Marketing, Google Ads, WordPress, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Advertising Campaigns, Email Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Analytics, Keyword Research, ChatGPT, Bidding
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, Technology Roadmaps, Interoperability, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Data Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Team Leadership, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Public Speaking, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership Development, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Content Creation, Target Audience, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Telecommunications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Case Law, Federal Information Security Management Act
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Public Relations, Communication, Research, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, General Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Paid media, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Instagram, User Accounts, Budget Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Generative AI Agents, Customer Service, AI Enablement, Customer Support, Customer experience improvement, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Data Ethics, Automation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Consulting, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Business Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Analysis, Mitigation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication, Emergency Response, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months