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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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    University of California, Davis

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Train The Trainer, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Design Elements And Principles, English Language, Design Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    HRCI

    Employee Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Performance Review, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Administration, Staff Management, Business Continuity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Statistical Methods, Case Studies, Political Sciences

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Authentic Communication With Confidence And Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Drive Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Public Speaking, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Executive Presence, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Storytelling, Database Design, Dashboard, Predictive Analytics, MySQL, Data Presentation, Relational Databases, SQL, Tableau Software, Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Process Development, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Communication, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Geneva

    International Organizations Management

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Fundraising, Business Management, Leadership, Governance, Organizational Structure, World History, Branding, Sustainable Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, Human Services, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, World History, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Introduction to Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management, Organizational Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Presentations, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Statistical Visualization, IBM Cognos Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS): University of California, Davis
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Employee Relations: HRCI
  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Authentic Communication With Confidence And Impact: University of London
  • Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business: Duke University
  • International Organizations Management : University of Geneva
  • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
  • Introduction to Public Speaking: University of Washington
  • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University

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