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: Stakeholder Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Communication Planning, Emotional Intelligence, User Story, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Cultural Diversity, Information Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Professional Development, Social Skills, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Governance, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Design Elements And Principles, Advertising, Aesthetics, Brand Marketing, Creativity, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Technical Communication, Design, Education Software and Technology, Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Leadership, Conflict Management, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Data Analysis Software, Patient-centered Care
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Pathology, Immunology, Preventative Care, Sanitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Community Health, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Drug Development, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months