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: Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, User Story, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Performance Management, Communication Planning, Influencing, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Communication, Data Management, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Data Presentation, Product Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Teamwork, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Target Audience, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Osmosis
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Hand Hygiene, Diagnostic Tests, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health, Mitigation, Child Health, Laboratory Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Language Competency, Writing, Teaching, Literacy, Train The Trainer, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Language Learning, digital literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Smart Goals, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Target Market, Social Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Management, Goal Setting, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Marketing Strategies, B2B Sales, Marketing Planning, Driving engagement, Strategic Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Driving engagement, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Event Monitoring, Auditing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Planning, Target Audience, Performance Measurement, Drive Engagement, Coordinating, Campaign Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Target Market, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Program Management, Model Evaluation, Community Health, Performance Testing, Statistical Modeling, Decision Support Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Entry, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Team Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months