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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Storytelling, Peer Review, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Data Collection, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Decision Making, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Leadership, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Social Media Management, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Communication Strategies, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Governance, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Program Management, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Data Management, Decision Support Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Strategies, Loyalty Programs, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Revenue Management, Strategic Partnership, Target Audience, Crisis Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Advertising, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Product Management, Public Relations, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Merchandising
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months