Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Public Relations

Durham College

Public relations (PR) professionals are relied on to share critical messages through engaging writing, online content creation, special events and fundraising campaigns. Regardless of the field – sports, fashion, music, television or healthcare – a creative PR professional is an essential part of any successful business or non-profit organization. Completing this program prepares graduates to master the art of communicating in today’s digital age.The Public Relations (PR) graduate certificate program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s evolving and inclusive workforce. Graduates of this program will also gain experience in creating inclusive and accessible content that complies with accessibility laws as well as planning, implementing and evaluating PR campaigns and communication strategies that consider a broad range of stakeholders.Graduates are well positioned to qualify to write the Public Relations Knowledge Exam through the Canadian Public Relations Society to further develop their skills as well as gain their Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies credential through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals certification.

Faculty of Social and Community Services (SCS)