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Specialization - 3 course series
This specialization is ideal for learners interested in how to practice public relations and branding communication. You will learn how to use different tools to manage your company’s reputation. You will learn about different forms of media, how to work with journalists, and how to plan strategic communication to enhance your company. And you will emerge from this specialization with several portfolio pieces, including a media contact list, press release, pitch, and crisis communication plan.
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Learners will create tools used in public relations, including a press release, story pitch, media contact list, and crisis communication plan. Knowledge gained throughout each course will guide learners to create and refine the basic tools used every day in public relations practice.
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No special background knowledge is required. This course jumps headfirst into public relations and explains the necessary concepts. You should be interested in media and an avid news consumer to be a student of public relations.
Yes, the courses should be taken in the order in which they are offered. Each course builds on the previous one.
No, this specialization cannot be completed for university credit.
You will be able to practice public relations. If you are looking to switch careers and the communications industry interests you, then this specialization may interest you as a “crash course” in the field and opportunities therein. If you are already a communications professional, this specialization will help you practice the art of public relations and broaden your reach.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
