Public Relations & Publicity Skills

Not Payable Online.

Courses begin Spring & Autumn each year

PLEASE BOOK DIRECTLY WITH THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE

Part-time course of 10 weeks duration.

WHO SHOULD STUDY THIS COURSE?

This course will be of interest to

• those wishing to gain an outline appreciation of PR and publicity
• those who are involved in public relations in a voluntary capacity

AWARDING BODY

The Irish Academy of Public Relations (IAPR)
Certificate in Public Relations and Publicity Skills
Equivalent to FETAC, Level 5.

SYLLABUS OUTLINE

The course gives a good overview of the publicity skills used by public relations practitioners. Topics studied include:

Public Relations
Writing Press Releases
Photography
Newsletters & Ezines
Sponsorship
Exhibitions & Conferences
Organising PR Functions
PR for charities & voluntary groups

CORE TEXT

The core text for this course is 'Public Relations - a practical approach' by Ellen Gunning.
You can purchase it online at the special, reduced student rate. BUY NOW

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Public Relations & Publicity Skills is an 'open entry' course.
Candidates must be at least 17 years of age.
Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of written and spoken English.

WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT OUR COURSES?

"Exciting, fascinating, informative, interesting, mind-broadening, truly educational."
Brendan Power, Cork

"The course has been beyond my expectations - its an excellent course, which I've thoroughly enjoyed and got new views on different aspects of public relations.."
Ann-Marie Farrell, Dublin

"I felt the course was the best one I ever did. It covered a wide variety of interesting topics and would be relevant to most forms of business."
Dave Creevy, Cork

"I absolutely loved the course. Although I was doing some of this before, the PR course has given me the knowledge and the confidence to make a career out of it instead of just a hobby!"
Romy Moloney, Dublin

"In my career to date, I have given presentations, written for the press, organised exhibitions and conferences and prepared brochures. This course has improved my understanding of the greater science behind PR."
Michael Colivet, Cork

LOCATION

The Certificate in Public Relations & Publicity Skills is taught in Community Schools and Colleges throughout the country.
Please check the list below for details of your nearest course.
Please book this course directly with the college of your choice.

The colleges listed offer our courses in Spring and/or Autumn subject to demand.

Check details of the next course with your local college (see list below) and book directly with them.

FOR INTRODUCTION TO PR COURSE,
PLEASE BOOK DIRECTLY WITH
THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE