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      Arizona State University

      Communication For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Team Management, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      HRCI

      Employee Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Continuity, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Relationship Building, Data Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Marketing con Redes Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Social Media Management, Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Media Strategy, Active Listening, Social Media Content, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, LinkedIn, Facebook

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Social Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills

      5
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Marketing Materials, E-Commerce, Customer Engagement

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Policies, World History, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Economics, Governance, Security Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Brand Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Law, Governance, and Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies

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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

    • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Employee Relations: HRCI
    • Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Microsoft
    • Marketing con Redes Sociales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Social Listening: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram: Coursera Project Network
    • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
    • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University

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