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As you approach graduation, adding the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations to your resume could be the leg up you need to secure the position you want. The process, which can be summarized in the four steps below, complements coursework and can be used to finish your college career on top.
The Certificate program is offered at many colleges and universities, and is expanding. So far, the following colleges and universities have participated:
Universities need to have a faculty coordinator to participate in the program. Email accred@prsa.org for more information on joining our list of participating colleges and universities.
Best Practices for Students interested in earning the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations
Hear from students who passed the examination as they share their study tips for success.
It is important to review resources available for all four steps, starting with the Certificate FAQs, before beginning the process.
Resources
After graduating, I was interviewed by hiring managers from the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia. Eight out of ten interviewers said that the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations stood out to them, as they screened my résumé.
Kimberley Martin
Customer Service Communications Officer
Hospital Lam Wah Ee
Penang, Malaysia
I am really glad I earned the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations. The preparation course connected familiar public relations topics to brand new material I hadn't encountered yet. Passing the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations Examination gave me the confidence I needed and became a huge talking point during job interviews.
Maurielle Counts
Account Coordinator
Coyne Public Relations
Parsippany, New Jersey
Have your own story to tell about the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations? Email accred@prsa.org