Certified Public Relations Professional

Course PR-001

Certified Public Relations Professional

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15 sessions
5 - 9 October 2026 €2,815 Register
16 - 20 November 2026 €2,315 Register
7 - 11 December 2026 €3,425 Register
11 - 15 January 2027 €2,815 Register
8 - 12 February 2027 €1,885 Register
12 - 16 April 2027 €2,245 Register
10 - 14 May 2027 €2,815 Register
9 - 13 August 2027 €2,815 Register
13 - 17 September 2027 €1,885 Register
11 - 15 October 2027 €2,460 Register
8 - 12 November 2027 €2,245 Register
13 - 17 December 2027 €2,815 Register
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Introduction

Course overview

This course will take you step-by-step through proven approaches to Public Relations (PR) planning and management. By following these steps,

PR professionals will achieve results that can be measured and reported back to top management, directly contributing to the organization’s success by enhancing its reputation and relationships.

You will be shown how the fundamentals of PR are vital and how significant they are to understanding organizational reputation and relationships.

What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • List the functions of public relations in a changing environment
  • Plan and organize a PR program by familiarizing themselves with the main functions of a PR professional
  • Practice the critical communication skills and techniques essential for performing their PR duties
  • Implement their know-how to communicate effectively with the internal and external public of the organization
  • Justify the role of a PR professional in supporting the image and reputation of the organization by becoming proficient in both verbal and written communication
  • Prepare and execute a press conference

Who should attend

Target audience

  • Managers, supervisors, and officers experienced in public relations. This course will also benefit key personnel whose work involves contact and interaction with the internal or external public, particularly in personnel, marketing, sales, training, and administration.
  • Target Competencies
  • Planning, organizing and leading
  • Controlling and evaluating
  • Written communication
  • Public speaking and media handling
  • Building rapport
  • Providing and receiving feedback

Methodology

Learning approach

  • The workshop is interactive and participatory and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to operate effectively and efficiently in a multifunctional environment.
  • The course is based on presentations, role-playing and group exercises, experience sharing in roundtable discussions, team exercises, and group debriefing.

Course content

Course outline and key learning areas

Module 1

PR in a Changing Environment

  • The origin and development of PR
  • Definitions, scope, and objectives of PR
  • Guiding principles of PR professionals
  • PR campaigns
  • New roles and perspectives
  • The role of PR in building and supporting the image of the organization

Module 2

The Functions of PR

  • Management principles
  • Planning and organizing the activities of PR
  • Leading and controlling PR projects
  • Ingredients of successful PR planning
  • Main qualities of PR professionals
  • PR position in the organization
  • Responsibilities of the PR professional

Module 3

PR and Communication

  • Communicating with the internal and external public
  • Key components in communication
  • Diffusion and effects of communication
  • What makes effective communicators in PR
  • Communication functions
  • Overcoming barriers in communication
  • Nonverbal communication
  • The communication abilities of PR professionals

Module 4

The role of PR professionals in dealing with the internal and external public

  • Understanding and dealing with difficult personalities

Module 5

Written and Verbal communication Skills

  • Importance of writing for PR
  • Fundamentals of writing
  • Written communication media
  • Newsletter and brochures designs
  • Verbal communication media
  • The two parts of speaking
  • Causes for nervousness
  • Speaking guidelines
  • Importance of preparation
  • The PAMPERS vocal techniques

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Certified Public Relations Professional (PR-001) cover?

This course covers Public Relations through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 5 - 9 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.

Who should attend this course?

Managers, supervisors, and officers experienced in public relations. This course will also benefit key personnel whose work involves contact and interaction with the internal or external public, particularly in personnel, marketing, sales, training, and administration., Target Competencies, Planning, organizing and leading

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Barcelona, London, Munich, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 accredited training hours.