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 of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Mobile Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Impact, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Development, Community Health, Health Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Policy, Health Assessment, Governance, Systems Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Computer Literacy, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Calendar Management, Telecommunications, Self Service Technologies, Personal Development, Photography, Information Privacy, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Content Management, AI Personalization, Loyalty Programs, Predictive Analytics, Customer Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Augmented Reality, Marketing Analytics, Revenue Management, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Brand Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Media Strategy, Media Relations, Digital Transformation, Customer Communications Management, Emerging Technologies, Price Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Instagram, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Security Controls, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Firewall, Cloud Hosting, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Advertising, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Automation, Stakeholder Analysis, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Electrical Systems, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Sustainable Technologies, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Environment, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Information Privacy, Safety Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sanitation, Hazard Analysis, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Epidemiology, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Adaptation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, User Feedback, Social Media Content
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Video Editing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours