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APR Class Coming Soon - Mark Your Calendars
It’s Time to Take Your Career to the Next Level
Join the 60-plus members of the OC/PRSA chapter who have taken their career and professional development to the next level by becoming accredited.
Beginning in January, the OC/PRSA chapter will hold its annual six-week APR (Accreditation in Public Relations) class that will prepare mid-to-senior level practitioners for the accreditation process — from the first part known as the Readiness Review, to the second component, the online written based exam.
Classes will be held on Thursday nights from January 14-February 25 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Morgan Marketing & Public Relations (78 Discovery in Irvine, CA). Immediately following the class, a Readiness Review will take place on Saturday, March 6.
APR is a professional certification that signifies mastery of public relations skills. It’s a designation of credibility and a mark of distinction within the profession. Don’t wait. Now is the time to take your career to the next level by earring your accreditation.
Watch the Inbox for registration details. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the class or the APR process, contact Brad Lotterman, APR at brad.lotterman@optumhealth.com or 714-445-0453.
Take your career to the next level, earn your Accredition in Public Relations
Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
Where your career in public relations takes you is based on individual drive, determination and diligence. One next step all seasoned practitioners should consider is earning the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation. Earning the APR certification proves you have successfully demonstrated competency in the knowledge, skills and abilities required to practice public relations effectively in today's business arena.
For more information, visit the accreditation Web site
http://www.praccreditation.org/become_an_apr/
Who can pursue the APR?
Any PRSA member in good standing can take on the challenge of earning Accreditation. However, it is recommended that candidates have at least five years' experience in the full-time practice or teaching of public relations and who have earned either a bachelor's degree in a communication-specific field (e.g., public relations, journalism, mass communication) or have equivalent work experience, which includes public relations principles, public relations writing, public relations campaigns, research, ethics and law and internship (practical experience under supervision).
How to Start the Process
Complete the APR Application and submit it to the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) with the exam/application fee. UAB will inform your local APR Chair that you are eligible for your Readiness Review. Exam fee is $385 for PRSA members; $110 will be refunded to PRSA members upon completion of the exam. Allow at least one month for processing. Your PRSA membership must be active to qualify for application.
APR Readiness Resources - Orange County APR Preparation Class
Once a year (around February), the Orange County PRSA chapter offers a study session to prepare you for the Readiness Review and written exam. The class includes a study guide from national PRSA. This is a great way to get started and meet and study with other candidates going through the process. Contact Brad Lotterman, APR at brad.lotterman@phs.com for more information.
Online Study Session
National PRSA offers an online study session. It is available anytime. The cost is $195 for PRSA members for a one-year subscription to the course. For more information, visit http://www.praccreditation.org/Preparation%20Sources/index.html
More Information
If you have question contact:
| Brad Lotterman, APR Orange County APR Chair brad.lotterman@optumhealth.com | Kathy Mulvihill National PRSA Accreditation Manager kathy.mulvihill@prsa.org |
APR Study Session Registration $250 |
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