Graduate Certificate in Public Relations

Cambrian College - Barrydowne Campus

Canada,Ontario

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8 Months

Duration

CAD 17,411/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 95

Application Fee

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 5,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1400 Barrydowne Rd, Sudbury, ON P3A 3V8, Canada

Graduate Certificate in Public Relations

Program Overview

In just eight months, you’ll develop a communications skill set that that will luminate your career path to a management position in public relations. Experienced professors and industry professionals will lead as you explore how to communicate effectively, build relationships, and manage internal and external forces in order to maintain and enhance reputations for all types and sizes of organizations.

You will learn the ropes of the public relations industry through classes, labs, and hands-on assignments and gain the range of skills you need to be a great communicator, including:

  • Media relations;
  • Event planning and execution;
  • Speechwriting and presenting;
  • Writing for web, social media, print, and broadcast;
  • Photography and podcast production; and
  • Strategic communications planning.

The Public Relations Graduate Certificate is delivered through four sets of short, seven-week courses over two semesters (eight months).  A combination of virtual classes streamed over the Internet along with classroom and practical experiences, gives you high flexibility to learn from the convenience of your home community or virtually anywhere you can connect.

Cambrian College is a member of both the Canadian Public Relations Society and the International Association of Business Communicators. Students are encouraged to consider purchasing a student membership in these professional associations.

Program Highlights

  • 7-week courses (except one full-semester course)
  • Delivered as a combination of online courses, classroom experiences, and practical experiences
  • Real-world experience from planning and executing community events that raise thousands of dollars, to developing strategic plans for community clients
  • Courses cover all aspects of public relations, including event planning, media relations, speechwriting, social media communications, and more

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Advanced Diploma in Public Relations

 Program Level: UG Certificate / Diploma
 Duration: 36 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 13,262

 Application Fee: CAD 95

English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE 

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