Public Affairs

Public Affairs is a multidisciplinary field that combines communication strategies, understanding of legislative processes, and relationship building to drive the public policy agenda. Coursera's Public Affairs catalogue helps you navigate the complexities of this intersection of media, government, and public relations. You'll learn how to leverage communication tools to influence public opinion, understand the intricacies of policy-making processes, cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, and manage crisis situations. By mastering these skills, you'll be able to effectively shape public policy, manage political communication, and influence decision-making in both the public and private sectors.
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    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Generative AI

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Affairs, Business Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication, Media Relations

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    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Relationship Building, Data Visualization

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    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Public Affairs, World History, Conflict Management, Policy Analysis

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Fraud detection, Diversity Awareness, Editing

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    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Interpersonal Communications, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Virginia

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Payment Systems, Market Dynamics, E-Commerce, Economics, Economic Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Inclusion, Technology Strategies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Critical Thinking

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Pedagogy, Teaching, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Advocacy, Case Studies

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