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 Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Paid media, Owned Media, Customer Advocacy, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Engagement, Content Development and Management, Goal Setting, Brand Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Education and Support, Active Listening, Clinical Documentation, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Executive Presence, Assertiveness, Active Listening
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Oral Expression, Teaching, Literacy, Train The Trainer, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Language Learning, digital literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Innovation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Infographics, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Driving engagement, Performing Arts, Concision, Diagram Design, Action Oriented, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Media and Communications, Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Branding, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Communication, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Oral Expression, Train The Trainer, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Grammar
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, MarTech, Data Architecture, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, Content Strategy, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Driving engagement, Marketing Planning, Digital Transformation, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Concision, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Proofreading
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communication, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Active Listening
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Social Sciences, Immigration Law, Culture, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Negotiation, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months