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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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Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


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    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Culture

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Data Analytics (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, SQL, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Data Collection, Data Processing

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Equations & Inequalities

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Arithmetic, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    641 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Sales and CRM Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Salesforce, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management, B2B Sales, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Databases, Business-To-Consumer

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Application Performance Management, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon S3, Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Public Cloud, Containerization, Multi-Cloud

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Governance, Systems Thinking, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Systems, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea Anuncios para las Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Video Editing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Facebook, Content Creation, Advertising, Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Accounts

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Court Systems, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Legal Hearings, Adjudication, International Relations, Civil Law, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Marketing Gerencial

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics

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    The State University of New York

    Leadership for Public Health Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
  • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
  • Google Data Analytics (PT): Google
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Equations & Inequalities: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sales and CRM Overview: Salesforce
  • Google Cloud Infrastructure for AWS Professionals: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Rice University
  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Crea Anuncios para las Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera
  • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden

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