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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, European History, Public History, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Health Systems, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Active Listening, Planning, English Language, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Materials Management, Procurement, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Chemical Engineering, Waste Minimization, Health Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Architectural Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Market Analysis, Economics, Automation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Engineering, Cost Benefit Analysis, Public Policies, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Target Market, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Business Marketing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Routers, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptography, Web Applications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Owned Media, Public Relations, Shared Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Target Audience, Research and Design, Research, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biology, Public Health, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Project Management, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Accountability, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months