Become an APR in 2015!
Posted on Jan. 19, 2015 / Subscribe 0
By Melissa Reel, Key Account Specialist, Premier Beverage Company
As we enter the New Year, PRSA celebrates its 50th Golden Anniversary of its Accreditation in Public Relations Program (APR). There is no time like the present to hit ground running and sign up for the Spring/Summer 2015 prep sessions to help you prepare for the APR test before August 3rd.
Launched in 1964, the APR and APR+M certification program embodies the dedication and experience of more than 5,000 PR professionals. The accreditation process last roughly over 4 months and consist of mentoring, a review questionnaire, readiness review, and 7 pre-exam prep sessions. The process begins when a candidate submits an eligibility application, which is due by March 15, 2015.
Once approved those candidates are assigned a mentor to assist them along the way. The mentor helps by reviewing the candidate’s portfolios, offer suggestions, and providing one-on-one expert guidance for the Readiness Review Presentation. The APR and APR+M prep sessions consist of 7 in-depth classes beginning June 6th lasting through July 14th. Topics discussed in the classes cover a range of sections on the exam, as well as enhance their existing PR knowledge.
Items such as, the PRSA Code of Ethics, Crisis Communications and Business Literacy are only a few of the various topics which are covered during the duration of the prep sessions. These intensive sessions help with preparation, plus reinforce the existing foundation of PR knowledge. Enhance your career and join the ranks of the 5,000+ who have already earned this highly regarded APR and APR+M accreditation.
See the materials below for more information on the upcoming classes:
Chapter Accreditation Process | Spring, 2015
Chapter Accreditation Schedule | Spring, 2015
Visit www.praccreditation.org for more information about the Accreditation process, contact:
Michelle Griffith, APR
Clearview Communications+PR
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 374-3735
Contact
Suzanne Grant, APR
Duke Energy
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-408-1701
Contact
In 1964, "leaders established the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential as a way to recognize practitioners who have mastered the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to develop and deliver strategic communications. Decades later, as public relations evolved, the APR remains the recognized gold standard for the profession." The APR is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a professional accreditation for PR professionals.
Learn more on PRSA's national website here.
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