Public Relations and Media Skills - Virtual Learning

Course Methodology

The course is designed to be interactive and participatory, and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to function effectively and efficiently. The course is built on the following learning pillars: presentations and facilitation by the trainer, video clips, case studies and debriefing

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Analyze and assess the latest PR concepts and strategies in a variety of contexts
• Appraise certain PR techniques and approaches appropriately in order to link them to the working environment
• Demonstrate key PR skills relating to verbal and written communication as well as editorial, layout and production techniques
• Apply the main media skills in PR
• Prepare, present and deliver effective oral messages in public
• Use their PR skills as promotional tool

Target Audience

Public relations officers and other key personnel in the organization whose work involves contact and interaction with the internal and external public, particularly managers and supervisors in the areas of personnel, marketing, sales, training and administration. Managers and employees involved in media activities will also benefit from this course.

Target Competencies

• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Presentation skills
• Influencing
• Time management
• Evaluating
• Decision making