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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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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Responsible AI, NIST 800-53, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Security Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Risk Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Case Studies, Web Analytics, Analytics, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Online Advertising, MarTech, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Fraud detection, Information Privacy

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    Starweaver

    Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Brand Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Marketing Materials, E-Commerce, Customer Engagement

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Discussion Facilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Peer Review, Active Listening, Communication, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Planning, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Content Performance Analysis, Media Buying, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, LinkedIn, Facebook, Web Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Paid media, Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Collaboration

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Everyday Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, General Medicine, Health Care, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Physical Therapy, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacology

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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    Edureka

    Generative Engine Content Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Web Content, Prompt Engineering, AI Product Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Public Relations, ChatGPT

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
  • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
  • Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram: Coursera
  • Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening: University of California, Irvine
  • Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
  • Everyday Chinese Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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