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.

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Cloud Computing Architecture, Interoperability, Cryptography, Scalability, Data Storage, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy, Data Security
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Product Improvement, Health Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Public History, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Relationship Building, Leadership, Conflict Management, International Relations, Business Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The World Bank Group
Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Bidding, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Partnership, Project Risk Management, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Branding, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Planning, Business Marketing, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Community Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Marketing, Scheduling, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours