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Public relations (PR) specialists are the connection between organizations, news media, and the public. They play a critical role in helping shape public perception, and communicating a company’s brand. Learn the essential skills you need to become an effective public relations specialist.

In this learning path,

  • Learn foundational public relations skills.
  • Understand the role marketing plays in PR.
  • Master the art of storytelling.

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Hours 12
Instructors Deirdre Breakenridge, Laura Bergells, Lorrie Thomas Ross, Martin Waxman, Drew Boyd, Brad Batesole, Lida Citroën, Shane Snow
Language English
Subjects Business Personal Development

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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).

Public Relations 2 $44k

Public Relations 3 $45k

Temporary Public Relations $47k

Regional Public Relations $57k

Government & Public Relations $59k

Public Relations Liaison $64k

Retired Public Relations $66k

Public Relations Fellow $70k

Public Relations Expert $73k

Public Relations Executive $74k

Communications & Public Relations $79k

Communications and Public Relations $87k

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Public Relations Foundations

The rise of social media—including blogs, social networks, micromedia, and other channels—has made effectively communicating your story and message increasingly complex. Modern...

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Public Relations Foundations: Media Training

With traditional media outlets, 24-hour news sites, Twitter, and Facebook all competing for attention, getting your message broadcast—and received—the way you want can be tricky....

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Crisis Communication

Every organization needs to plan how to communicate internally and externally in the event of a crisis. In this course, business communication expert Laura Bergells walks you...

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Marketing Communications

In today's media landscape, consumers decide how and when they want to receive information. As a result, it's crucial for marketers to have a robust understanding of how to design...

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Writing a Press Release

A well-written press release is an invaluable marketing asset, but it's not written for the press alone. Press releases do much more than spread news; they boost search...

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Learn Social Media Monitoring

Social media can provide your company with a wealth of information about what your customers—and competitors—really think about your organization. In this course, learn how to...

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Branding Foundations

Get a framework for branding, and learn how to develop and launch a brand and measure its success. This course explains how to define and position a brand and communicate the...

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Advanced Branding

How deeply have you thought about your brand? Is it intentional, or just an afterthought? What does each component—your logo, your website, your service, and even your culture—say...

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Repairing Your Reputation

We've all made mistakes. But a bad reputation can damage your career. Whether it's from a public faux pas, legal troubles, sabotage, or rumors, the damage can have long-lasting...

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Shane Snow on Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful way to make people care about products, brands, and causes. It can facilitate sales, marketing, presentations, and about any other task that requires a...

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From LinkedIn Learning
Hours 12
Instructors Deirdre Breakenridge, Laura Bergells, Lorrie Thomas Ross, Martin Waxman, Drew Boyd, Brad Batesole, Lida Citroën, Shane Snow
Language English
Subjects Business Personal Development

Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).

Public Relations 2 $44k

Public Relations 3 $45k

Temporary Public Relations $47k

Regional Public Relations $57k

Government & Public Relations $59k

Public Relations Liaison $64k

Retired Public Relations $66k

Public Relations Fellow $70k

Public Relations Expert $73k

Public Relations Executive $74k

Communications & Public Relations $79k

Communications and Public Relations $87k

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