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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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    Yonsei University

    Understanding Korean Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Diplomacy, Economics, Governance

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    Starweaver

    Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone: Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Finance, Credit Risk, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Case Studies

    4.7
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    Macquarie University

    Marketing analytics: Know your customers

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Predictive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Big Data, Data Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications

    4.7
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    Adobe

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Adobe Express, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, International Finance, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

    3.5
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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Oil and Gas, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy Development

    4.7
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    138 reviews

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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking

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    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Diversity Awareness, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Media and Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public relations courses

  • Understanding Korean Politics: Yonsei University
  • Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills: Starweaver
  • Finance for Everyone: Debt: McMaster University
  • Marketing analytics: Know your customers: Macquarie University
  • Digital Marketing: Adobe
  • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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