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    • Status: Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Principais Elementos do Sucesso do Cliente

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Retention, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Organizational Structure, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Value Propositions

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Editing, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Typography, Writing and Editing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      مبادئ الإعلام والتسويق الرقمي

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Marketing Channel, Electronic Media, Customer Engagement, Advertising, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Search Engine Marketing, Mobile Banking, Multimedia

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Identidad digital: ¿Cómo tener visibilidad académica?

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Personally Identifiable Information, Science and Research, User Accounts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Information Privacy, Data Validation, Digital Communications, Data Entry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Sociology, Research, Surveys

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      ManyChat for Beginners: Automate Instagram Lead Generation

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Google Sheets, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Gmail

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Educación sobre cambio climático: entornos sostenibles

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Public Health, Community Development, Teaching, Environmental Science, Land Management, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Interactive Learning, Architecture and Construction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Health Technology

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Salesforce

      Resumen de ventas y CRM

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Salesforce, Sales Pipelines, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Support, Customer Data Management, Databases, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Business-To-Consumer

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan

      Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Critical Care, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Surgery, Health Policy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, Systems Analysis, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

      Build toward a degree

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EDUCBA

      Developing Secure IoT Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Engineering, Data Security, Cloud Services, Infrastructure Security, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Application Development, Encryption, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Information Privacy, Authentications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Principais Elementos do Sucesso do Cliente: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • مبادئ الإعلام والتسويق الرقمي : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Identidad digital: ¿Cómo tener visibilidad académica?: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course: Johns Hopkins University
    • ManyChat for Beginners: Automate Instagram Lead Generation: Coursera Project Network
    • Educación sobre cambio climático: entornos sostenibles: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Data Use for Disease Control & Global Health Decision-Making: Johns Hopkins University
    • Resumen de ventas y CRM: Salesforce
    • Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan: National Taiwan University

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Public Relations

    Public relations courses cover a variety of topics essential for managing an organization's communication with the public. These include the fundamentals of public relations, media relations, and strategic communication planning. Learners will explore topics such as crisis communication, social media management, and content creation. Advanced courses might cover reputation management, public relations analytics, and the use of digital tools in PR campaigns. Practical exercises and real-world case studies help learners apply these concepts to develop effective PR strategies.‎

    Choosing the right public relations course depends on your current skill level and career aspirations. Beginners should look for courses that introduce the basics of public relations, including media relations, communication strategies, and content creation. Those with some experience might benefit from intermediate courses focusing on advanced PR techniques, crisis communication, and social media strategy. Advanced learners or professionals seeking specialized knowledge might consider courses on reputation management, PR analytics, or preparing for certifications like the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Reviewing course content, instructor expertise, and learner feedback can help ensure the course aligns with your goals.‎

    A certificate in public relations can open up various career opportunities in the communications and media sectors. Common roles include public relations specialist, communications manager, social media strategist, and corporate communications advisor. These positions involve managing media relations, developing communication strategies, handling crisis situations, and maintaining a positive public image for organizations. With the growing importance of effective communication in business and public life, earning a public relations certificate can significantly enhance your career prospects and opportunities for advancement in fields such as corporate communications, media relations, marketing, and public affairs.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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