Public relations professionals are essential to every organization. They are responsible for enhancing their organization’s reputation by creating positive publicity and growing the relationship between the public and their organization. If a crisis arises, they create the best response plan to mitigate negative impact.
Our Public Relations Certificate Program will teach you the skills to delve deep into the public relations industry, exploring best practices for public relations communication writing, ethics, social media strategies, and crisis and reputation management.
This certificate is designed for public relations professionals who want to strengthen their reputations and be more confident navigating the many daily scenarios. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of professional experience in public relations or a related field.
Earn the Public Relations Certificate by taking these six professional development courses. Led by an internationally renowned team of instructors, each four-week course is 100% online, flexible, asynchronous, and self-paced.
*The School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University offers 18 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for the Digital Asset Management - Bronze Certificate Program. Continuing and Professional Studies maintains all CEU records and can provide documentation in support of CEU attainment.
*The School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University offers 18 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for the Digital Asset Management - Bronze Certificate Program. Continuing and Professional Studies maintains all CEU records and can provide documentation in support of CEU attainment.
No previous college experience is required to enroll. The certificate is a foundational certificate for those moving into an organizational communication role. Courses within this certificate are non-credit.
Each asynchronous course allows you to learn on your schedule across the four-week timeframe of the course. Each course follows a structured program outline regarding weekly assignment due dates. Refer to your Public Relations Certificate Roadmap for each course's start and end dates.
Each course costs $795 for a total of $4,770 by paying monthly. Invest in your future and save by registering for the complete program for $4,293, a savings of $477.
It’s quick and easy! Once you are accepted into the program, registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Register as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
Seek Employer Support.
Many employers support the upskilling costs of this certificate program. Connect with your human resources department to understand your organization’s policy, and reach out to cps@comminfo.rutgers.edu regarding your next step.
Pay by Credit or Debit Card.
Once you are accepted into the program, a member of the CPS team will provide you with a link to the program and course registration. You may purchase this certificate’s bundled tuition savings or the monthly course rate. Online registration is completed with a credit or debit card. Registration is complete when your credit or debit card information is processed.
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Step 1: Apply here https://www.salliemae.com/
Step 2: Your application will come to our department for certification.
Step 3: Once you are certified and SallieMae approves your loan, reach out to cps@comminfo.rutgers.edu to complete your registration.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Benefits (Chapter 31 and MyCAA)
Funding is available for veterans, active military, and their spouses. You or your family may be eligible for total tuition funding through the VA, Army IgnitED, and MyCAA.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Grant.
You may be eligible if you are unemployed and a New Jersey resident. Please get in touch with your local NJ One Stop Center to apply for funding. The Public Relations Certificate is approved by NJTOPPS.
Students within Continuing and Professional Studies are not considered matriculated Rutgers University students and therefore are not eligible for Rutgers University’s financial aid.
You can complete your certificate in as little as six months. With your acceptance into the program, you will receive a Public Relations Certificate Roadmap outlining the six courses required to complete your certificate.
