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Media Relations and Crisis Management

Microsoft

Media Relations and Crisis Management

 Microsoft

Instructor: Microsoft

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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3 weeks to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

45 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • The core principles and strategies for effective crisis communication for different types of crises

  • How to initiate and maintain beneficial relationships with various media outlets and how to leverage those relationships in times of crisis

  • How to develop a crisis communication plan that integrates media relations and AI capabilities for both internal and external communication

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This course is part of the Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate Professional Certificate
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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you explain the core principles and strategies of crisis communication. You will differentiate various types of crises and apply corresponding communication strategies, emphasizing internal communication to maintain employee safety and morale. You also develop a crisis communication plan, including building crisis teams and selecting spokespersons.

What's included

23 videos6 readings7 assignments

This module covers essential media engagement strategies for crisis communication, starting with the fundamentals of media relations and the media landscape. You focus on cultivating and maintaining relationships with journalists, apply strategies to align media messages with stakeholder needs, and apply media training techniques to deliver clear messages under pressure.

What's included

28 videos6 readings9 assignments

This module focuses on building media relations for crisis management. You apply strategies for leveraging media relationships to manage a crisis effectively, including the role of a spokesperson in delivering messages. You also evaluate media coverage and public response to adjust your crisis management strategy.

What's included

16 videos3 readings7 assignments

In this module, you apply how AI tools can augment your crisis communication processes. You evaluate the role of AI in real-time monitoring, managing stakeholder communications, and social media engagement during crises. You also design AI-enhanced crisis communication strategies, evaluate their effectiveness, overcome implementation challenges, and apply ethical frameworks to ensure responsible AI use.

What's included

20 videos5 readings6 assignments

In the final module, you apply the concepts, strategies, and skills you have learned by developing and presenting a comprehensive crisis communication plan.

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2 videos1 reading1 assignment

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