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Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate Professional Certificate
Microsoft

Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate Professional Certificate

Launch your career in public relations!. In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills that will have you job-ready in 5 months or less. No degree or experience required.

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Instructor: Microsoft

Sponsored by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

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(41 reviews)

Beginner level

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5 months
at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.7

(41 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 months
at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Plan basic public relations and communications strategies and identify and evaluate metrics for strategy success

  • Create, organize, and manage various pieces of content for public relations campaigns

  • Develop a plan to cultivate and maintain relationships with media professionals and leverage relationships for crisis management and brand building

  • Develop strategies for effectively integrating multiple communication channels to deliver a cohesive message across a PR campaign

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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

Introduction to Public Relations

Course 125 hours4.7 (30 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Describe public relations and it's role and importance across various organization types

  • Identify and evaluate essential components of public relations campaign strategy

  • Explain core media relations principles including how to craft a media pitch

Skills you'll gain

Category: Public Relations
Category: Media and Communications
Category: Marketing and Public Relations
Category: Communication
Category: Media Relations
Category: Generative AI
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Communication Planning
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Artificial Intelligence

What you'll learn

  • Distinguish different types of PR content based on their purpose and function within a PR campaign

  • Apply editing and proofreading best practices to ensure the quality and effectiveness of PR content

  • Develop strategies for organizing and managing various types of PR content efficiently

  • Effectively plan and schedule PR campaign content for optimal impact using a content calendar that is aligned with a PR strategy

Skills you'll gain

Category: Content Strategy
Category: Content Marketing
Category: Social Media Content
Category: Social Media Management
Category: Writing and Editing
Category: Public Relations
Category: Media and Communications
Category: Content Management Systems
Category: Marketing and Public Relations
Category: Content Management
Category: Digital Content
Category: Content Development and Management
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Marketing Communications
Category: Social Media Strategy
Category: Web Content
Category: Media Relations
Category: Press Releases
Category: Communication Planning
Category: Digital Publishing

What you'll learn

  • The core principles and strategies for effective crisis communication for different types of crises

  • How to initiate and maintain beneficial relationships with various media outlets and how to leverage those relationships in times of crisis

  • How to develop a crisis communication plan that integrates media relations and AI capabilities for both internal and external communication

Skills you'll gain

Category: Crisis Management
Category: Marketing and Public Relations
Category: Communication
Category: Media Relations
Category: Public Relations
Category: Media and Communications
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Corporate Communications
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Business Communication
Category: Communication Planning
Category: Social Media Strategy
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Social Media Management
Category: Internal Communications

What you'll learn

  • Develop strategies for integrating multiple communication channels to deliver a cohesive and effective campaign

  • Craft compelling PR messages with powerful storytelling and tailor these messages to various PR scenarios

  • Enhance the effectiveness of communication and storytelling strategies with AI tools

  • Create a comprehensive blueprint for effective integrated campaigns while streamlining your PR processes

Skills you'll gain

Category: Strategic Marketing
Category: Marketing
Category: Marketing and Public Relations
Category: Communication
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Public Relations
Category: Media and Communications
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Content Creation
Category: Storytelling
Category: Marketing Management
Category: Integrated Marketing Communications
Category: Communication Planning
Category: Target Audience
Category: Advertising Campaigns
Category: Campaign Management
Category: Promotions and Campaigns
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Digital Marketing

What you'll learn

  • Conduct a stakeholder analysis to identify key stakeholders and their potential impact and influence in various PR scenarios

  • Analyze key metrics to assemble basic reports that summarize PR campaign results

  • Develop a strategic plan for communication with community and government stakeholders that integrates their specific concerns

  • Implement strategies for stakeholder engagement and the integration of their feedback through a PR campaign

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Management
Category: Business Relationship Management
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Project Management
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Media and Communications
Category: Performance Reporting
Category: Performance Management
Category: Communication
Category: Marketing and Public Relations
Category: Public Relations
Category: Public Affairs
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Writing and Editing
Category: Communication Planning
Category: Report Writing
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Writing

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