Renewal

Accredited professionals must renew their credential and commitment to the sound and ethical practice of public relations every three years. Accreditation Renewal can be achieved through lifelong learning, participating in industry events, giving back to local Accreditation programs, or some combination of the above.

Consider the below activities, which both advance Accreditation and help you reach your renewal goals, such as:

1. Mentoring candidates through the Accreditation process.
2. Joining a panel for a candidate's Panel Presentation.
3. Teaching an APR prep course class at the local level or be an APR Online Course Facilitator.
4. Speaking publicly or publish on the topic of public relations.
5. Earn an advanced degree. In recognition of the mastery of strategic communication practice, competencies and ethical standards achieved by those who have earned APR, there are several universities that offer waivers for professionals who hold the designation.

Resources

• Guidelines for Using APR
• Guidelines for Using APR+M
• Renewal Information and Awards Addendum
  
  • Renewal Information for APR and APR+M
    • APR Renewal Activities (CEUs) and APR sample tracking worksheet
    • APR+M Renewal Activities (CEUs) and APR+M sample tracking worksheet

    Keep track and file your CEUs online at https://accreditation.prsa.org/MyAPR/CE/My_APR.aspx Your UAB username/password is the same as your PRSA account credentials. If you do not know your password, you can click on the link to receive an email to allow you to reset it. Please do not create a new account to submit your renewal application.

• Primer of the Updated Renewal Process
• Professional Development Opportunities for CEUs and Ethics

Testimonial

 Have your own APR story to tell?  Email accred@prsa.org.