Crisis Communication Courses and Certifications

Healthcare and Crisis Preparation

Discover the role the crisis response team plays in disaster management in this course from the Stanford Center for Health Education.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Credential

Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

780 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential PR skills: media relations, strategic communication, and reputation management. Create portfolio pieces including press releases and crisis plans.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Public Relation and Advertising

15 ratings

Explore image PR, crisis communication, copywriting, and advertising campaigns. Develop creative skills for effective public relations and impactful advertising strategies.

• YouTube
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Coursera Credential

Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

753 ratings at Coursera

Master essential communication skills for today's workplace, from presentations and negotiations to AI-powered customer engagement and inclusive practices.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 6 courses

Internal Communications Framework

36 ratings at Coursera

Enhance internal communications to boost employee engagement, build strong company culture, and improve leadership effectiveness. Learn crisis communication strategies to protect organizational reputation.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

223 ratings at Coursera

Develop communication skills for global leadership, personal branding, difficult conversations, and crisis management. Learn to navigate cultural, generational, and gender differences in professional settings.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Connect with Diverse Audiences during a Public Health Crisis

29 ratings at Coursera

Learn to effectively communicate public health information by segmenting audiences, applying empathy, using persuasive strategies, and mastering media interviews to connect with diverse groups during crises.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Public Relations: Media Crisis Communications

4334 ratings at Udemy

Public Relations: You Can Shape and Control Your Media Messages at The Worst Possible Times

• Udemy
• 6 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Helping Your Organization Manage Risk and Crisis

17 ratings at Coursera

Master crisis management through real-world case studies, expert insights, and practical strategies for identifying warning signs, handling emergencies effectively, and preparing organizations for future challenges.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Resilience & Leadership: Tools, Methods, & Applications

Practical tools and methods for applying resilience concepts in crisis scenarios, focusing on systems thinking, crisis management, and leadership skills for effective disaster response.

• Coursera
• 1 day 7 hours 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Communicating with Presence

168 ratings at Coursera

Enhance communication skills with insights from media experts. Master public speaking, negotiation, and crisis management for personal and professional growth.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Crisis Communications

76 ratings at Coursera

Crisis Communications is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate and respond to crisis situations through interviews.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cyber Security: Incident Response - Theory to Practice

11 ratings at Coursera

Master cyber incident response from preparation through recovery, building organizational resilience and leadership skills to detect threats, contain damage, and emerge stronger.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Media Relations and Crisis Management

41 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential skills for effective media relations and crisis management, including AI integration, stakeholder communication, and strategic planning for various crisis scenarios.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Starweaver

Understanding Corporate Communications

32 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive exploration of internal and external corporate communications, including crisis management and effective strategies for navigating modern business communication challenges.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course