• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Public Relations

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.


More to explore:

Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Social Media Content, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Media and Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IESE Business School

    The Role of the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IESE Business School

    Persuasive Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Professional Development, Presentations, Trustworthiness, Emotional Intelligence, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    959 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    Y

    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Social Skills, Business Writing, Contract Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    714 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Successful Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Rapport Building, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…789…221

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

  • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • The Role of the Media : IESE Business School
  • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
  • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Business Communication for the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder

Skills you can learn in Marketing

Market (economics) (28)
Social Media (15)
Marketing Strategy (14)
Analytics (13)
Brand (13)
Digital Marketing (13)
Marketing Analytics (11)
Plan (11)
Advertising (9)
Modeling (9)
Social Media Marketing (9)
Brand Management (7)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok