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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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    SkillUp

    Critical Communication and Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Communication, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Strategic Communication, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Relations, Non-Verbal Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Discrete Math for Computer Science - Algorithms & Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Arithmetic, Computational Thinking, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Empathy, Resilience, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Health Care Administration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Prototyping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Micrometer, Image Analysis, Chemical Engineering

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Virtual Teams, Target Audience, Microsoft Office, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Communication, Planning, Organizational Skills, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Records, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

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    Packt

    How to Become a Thought Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Content Strategy, Strategic Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Public Health, Substance Abuse, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Higher Education, Regulatory Compliance, FinTech, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Economics, Advertising, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced Tableau Analytics to Real-World Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Market Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Financial Market, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis

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    Skillshare

    Social Media Marketing: Leverage Instagram For Illustrators

    Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Instagram, Community Development, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Growth Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Scheduling, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Relationship Building, Product Promotion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    How to Persuade When Facts Don't Seem to Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Advertising

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Critical Communication and Leadership Skills: SkillUp
  • Discrete Math for Computer Science - Algorithms & Recursion: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: John Wiley & Sons
  • Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course: Duke University
  • Effective Presentations: Logical Operations
  • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Become a Thought Leader: Packt
  • Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Apply Advanced Tableau Analytics to Real-World Data: EDUCBA

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