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PR and communications assistant

Writes press material and manages media relations.

How people get in

PR agencies, startups and NGOs.

First proof to build

Write a press release and get it published by one outlet or blog.

National Classification of Occupations 2015, division 2: Professionals.

Learn what you’re missing

Free options first. Finishing a course keeps a skill self-reported; deliver a gig to prove it.

Business writing and email

Google Project Management Professional Certificate

Google

Paid

Certification · beginner · About 6 months at a few hours a week · certificate available

Paid subscription (financial aid available on Coursera). Check current details on the provider’s site.

LearnEnglish (British Council)

British Council

FreeBrowse

Browse catalogue · beginner · Self-paced

Free resources; some paid courses. Check current details on the provider’s site.

Storytelling

Search Coursera: storytelling courses

Coursera

Free to auditBrowse

Browse catalogue · beginner · Varies

Many free to audit; certificates are paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.

Public speaking

Introduction to Public Speaking (University of Washington)

Coursera

Free to audit

Self-paced · beginner · About 4 weeks · certificate available

Free to audit; certificate is paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.

Instagram / social content

Meta Blueprint: Facebook and Instagram marketing

Meta

FreeBrowse

Browse catalogue · beginner · Short modules

Free; professional certifications are paid. Check current details on the provider’s site.