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Public Relations and Media Skills

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Why Attend

Public Relations (PR) professionals should be prepared to use their skills to present a positive image of their company at all times. They must be prepared to respond quickly to any crisis that may arise. By putting the right effort into building a solid reputation during good times your business will be able to withstand the negative press if a crisis were to arise. Participants on this course will understand their role as PR professionals, acquire verbal and written communication techniques, and get the ability to evaluate crisis situations and deal with the media while promoting the reputation of the organization.

Course Methodology

The course is designed to be interactive and participatory, and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to function effectively and efficiently. The course is built on the following learning pillars: presentations and facilitation by the trainer, group exercises, roundtable discussions, video clips, case studies and debriefing.

Target Audience

Public relations officers and other key personnel in the organization whose work involves contact and interaction with the internal and external public, particularly managers and supervisors in the areas of personnel, marketing, sales, training and administration. Managers and employees involved in media activities will also benefit from this course.

Course Objective


Analyze and assess the latest PR concepts and strategies in a variety of contexts

Appraise certain PR techniques and approaches appropriately in order to link them to the working environment

Demonstrate key PR skills relating to verbal and written communication as well as editorial, layout and production techniques

Apply the main media skills in PR

Prepare, present and deliver effective oral messages in public

Use their PR skills as promotional tools

Target Competencies

Provided by SQ, this programme is available by distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly while balancing work and personal lifes.


Verbal and non verbal communication

Presentation skills

Influencing

Time management

Evaluating

Decision making

Course Outline


PR concepts

PR and the media

PR and communication skills

Presentation skills and delivering a speech

PR responsibilities

The PR promotional role

Program Methodology


In person

Online