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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.

Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empowerment, Communication Strategies, Composure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Improving Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Productivity, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Cooperation, Negotiation, Relationship Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Proposal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Press Coverage, Publicity And Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Earned Media, Media Relations, Copywriting, Media and Communications, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Brand Awareness, Case Studies, Professional Networking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Referral, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Communicating with the Public

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Writing, Rapport Building, Liberal Arts

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for PR Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    Impactful Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Non-Verbal Communication, Copywriting, Emotional Intelligence, Newsletters, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams, Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Influencing, Public Speaking, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Active Listening, Presentations, Team Collaboration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
  • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
  • Improving Communication Skills: University of Pennsylvania
  • Business Communication for the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
  • Press Coverage, Publicity And Public Relations : Alex Genadinik
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego
  • GenAI for PR Specialists: Coursera

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