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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.


Popular Public Relations Courses and Certifications


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    ISACA

    Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, Compliance Auditing, AI Security, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Business Transformation, Machine Learning Methods

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Information Management, Research Design, Systems Analysis, Scalability, Technical Communication, Data Quality

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    The State University of New York

    Multi-Event Facility Enterprises & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management, Event Management, Legal Risk, Contract Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Event Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Community Outreach, Event Marketing, Relationship Management, Data Management, Customer Engagement, Operations Management, Promotional Strategies, Risk Management, Management Training And Development, Business Strategy, Budgeting, Insurance Policies, Advertising

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Personally Identifiable Information, Incident Response, Security Controls, Information Privacy, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Compliance Management, Encryption, Data Integrity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Governance, Advocacy, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fundraising, Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability, Strategic Partnership, Coordination

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Study Design

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Ethical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

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    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Adult Learning Principles, Visionary, Community Organizing, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

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    École Polytechnique

    Vers l'infiniment grand - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Technology Solutions, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulations

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk Mitigation: ISACA
  • Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening: Johns Hopkins University
  • Multi-Event Facility Enterprises & Management: The State University of New York
  • Data Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance: SkillUp
  • Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Population Health: Study Design: Universiteit Leiden
  • The Ethical Leader: Johns Hopkins University
  • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
  • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan

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