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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 Geneva

    Droit International de l'Eau Douce

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Sustainability, Arbitration, Mediation, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Conflict Management, Case Law

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Foundations of Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos del Liderazgo con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Growth Strategies, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Visionary, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Business Development, Business, Self-Awareness, Auditing

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Data Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Data Processing

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    École normale supérieure

    Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Finance, Public Policies

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Improving Customer Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Relationship Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Consumer Behaviour, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Service Improvement, Personalized Service

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    University of Michigan

    Extraordinary Human Capital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Change Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Labor Relations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Organizational Strategy, Crisis Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Talent Acquisition, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Workforce Development, Diversity and Inclusion, People Analytics, Leadership, Communication

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Tact

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dubai College of Tourism

    Hotel Front Office Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Front Office, Telephone Skills, Hotel Operations, Guest Relations, Revenue Management, Greeting Customers, Office Procedures, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Verbal Communication Skills, Upselling, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Property Management Systems, Active Listening, Cross Selling, Computer Literacy, Operational Efficiency, Prioritization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Droit International de l'Eau Douce: University of Geneva
  • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentos del Liderazgo con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • The ABC's of GDPR: Protecting Privacy in an Online World : Knowledge Accelerators
  • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
  • Improving Customer Retention: Coursera
  • Extraordinary Human Capital Management: University of Michigan

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