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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Brute-force attacks, Algorithms, User Provisioning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Intercultural Competence, Meeting Facilitation, Interviewing Skills, Team Management, Public Speaking, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Organizing, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Social Justice
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Large Language Modeling, Media and Communications, AI Security, Electronic Media, Storytelling, Responsible AI, International Relations, digital literacy, Writing, Natural Language Processing, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Application Security, Data Security, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Encryption, Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Community Health, Self-Awareness, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Productivity, Public Health, Health Care, Health Technology, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts, Information Architecture
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks