Accreditation

Internationally recognized, the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) integrates timeless communications principles with contemporary strategies and tactics. The process of earning your APR takes your skills to the next level by exposing you to today's cutting-edge strategies and practices, assessing your skills to identify strengths and opportunities for growth, and demonstrating your personal and professional commitment to excellence. Pursuing the APR gives you direct access to top public relations leaders -- APR holders who will guide you through the process of achieving Accreditation -- and provides the tools you need to distinguish yourself as a luminary in the public relations field.

Where your career in public relations takes you is based on individual drive, determination and diligence. The Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation proves you have successfully demonstrated competency in the knowledge, skills and abilities required to practice public relations effectively in today's business arena.

Learn more about earning your APR by checking out these resources. Then begin your application and study process by contacting our accreditation chair Janet Bonkowski, APR.