Public Relations
There’s a reason so many bright, driven people are drawn to public relations—it’s an exciting field with huge potential for professional growth. But you need a lot more than people and party planning skills to succeed. Our new public relations courses offer current, hands-on training from Vancouver PR industry experts.
Public Relations Certificate
Our PR certificate program will set you apart in the job market—and you’ll be ready for the industry in only nine weeks.
- Discover how to get and keep the media’s attention through effective writing and public speaking
- Learn how, when, and why you should invest in traditional advertising and social media
- Understand how to manage a crisis and minimize the impact
- Master special events management
- Become an effective public speaker
- Put it all into practice during a three-week practicum
Public Relations Certificate courses
- Fundamentals of Public Relations PRP110
- Media Relations and Social Networking PRP210
- Crises Communications and Media Relations PRP220
- Public Speaking PRP230
- Freelance Business Basics PRP240
- Writing and Editing for the Web PRP250
- Public Relations Special Topics PRP310
- Public Relations Trends and Issues PRP320
Summer workshops and courses
One-on-one career consultations
This is your chance to get one-on-one advice from industry professionals about career goals, your résumé, skills development, and more. Book an appointment today.
Info sessions
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Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:00 AM
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Sat, 11 Jan 2014 10:00 AM
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Sat, 05 Apr 2014 10:00 AM
Public Relations Certificate Info Session
One-Day Boot Camps in Vancouver
Learn relevant skills in marketing, communications, and digital media.
Schedule and details
Visit our blog
Our blog, Mack the Flack, explores PR, journalism, and communications trends in the digital age.
Meet an Instructor
Natasha Netschay Davies: Master social media and media relations
Meet a Graduate
Public Relations Certificate got Caroyln Smith a new career in PR
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