Women in Public Relations exists to help you succeed and to propel you into a leadership position. PR is known as the profession where you never stop learning, where forever students learn new skills, new practices, new tactics everyday. In our Public Relations Foundations course we share how you can turn your PR dream into an actionable plan.

You might be dreaming of that new corner office with a view or starting your own agency. You might be just starting in your PR career or ready to take your next big PR career leap. You might be craving more flexibility or PR/ lifestyle balance.

You’ve dreamed for so long about creating a solid, sustainable business or a high vibe PR career, and yet, all you have done so far is dream.

If you are considering a career in public relations, or you want to learn more about the topic, the Public Relations Foundations course is a great place to start.

This is an introductory course for students who want to pursue a career in public relations or a refresher for entry level PR practitioners. We provide an overview of the basics of the PR discipline and this course will serve as a tool to assess your PR knowledge.

In this course, you will learn what public relations is and be able to define what exactly a public relations practitioner does in a modern technologically connected world.

You will learn about key public relations activities and how to overcome communications roadblocks. We will discuss the key components of a successful public relations campaign, review best practice examples and show you how to develop strategies and tactics.

You will learn about the different types of public relations tools available and we will discuss how you can best use these tools to represent your client or organization.

We will learn about the importance of public relations experts, what skills you need to work in the PR field and review public relations career tracks. We will also discuss some of the latest trends in the PR industry and the future of the practice.

Access our tips to start planning and stop dreaming about your PR career. Enroll in the program!

---

American Women in Public Relations™ (Women in PR USA®) and Canadian Women in Public Relations (Women in PR Canada) has been formed to enable groups of public relations women leaders across the Americas to come together to share ideas, contacts, experiences, and to advocate for major issues directly affecting women working in the PR industry today.

Join our online community to be interviewed on our website as a Women in PR, gain access to our premium resources, find your next job and build contacts in your field. We also offer member discounts on PR tools, events and training to help you thrive in your career.