PR specialist: training, further training, overview of schools, self-test
PR specialist (BP): At the center of public relations work
As a public relations specialist (BP), you will work in institutional communications, i.e. public relations. In your daily work as a PR specialist, you will be involved in a wide range of multifaceted tasks relating to corporate communications. You will develop communication concepts, plan and implement communication tools and measures. You will write and edit target group-specific content for offline and online channels, etc. You always pursue the goal of maintaining or improving the image of a company or organization and thus create a basis for the company's success.
The part-time courses last approximately one year and efficiently prepare students for the federal professional examination. The subject matter covers all the knowledge and skills required for a qualified job in the field of public relations. Since 2019, a MarKom certificate examination is no longer required for admission.
In our information, tips and tests you can find out more about the requirements, content, costs, duration etc. of the professional examination to become a PR specialist with a federal PET diploma.
Self-test "PR specialist with federal certificate": Is this course the right one for me?
PR specialist: Advancing in public relations with practical knowledge
Do you already work in advertising, PR, communications, marketing or sales and are interested in a federally recognized further training course to become a PR specialist? Would you like to (co-)develop and implement new public relations strategies and concepts in a communications agency, PR agency or a communications department of a company, institution or organization? Are you interested in making a significant contribution to the image of a company and being able to maintain and promote its reputation and trust with the target group and contact persons?
Then a course to prepare for the professional examination to become a PR specialist with a federal certificate is ideal for you.
This type of further training for public relations specialists usually lasts a year and offers you the opportunity to acquire sound practical knowledge of operational PR, social media, writing and editing, media relations and internal communication concepts.
Since 2019, the new examination regulations mean that a MarKom certificate examination is no longer required for admission to the PR specialist professional examination. However, at least two years of professional experience in the fields of PR, marketing communications, corporate communications, direct marketing, sales or journalism is required for admission. You can find out which training requirements apply in our self-test. You will find the link to the test at the top of this page.
If you are convinced by this further education course leading to a federal qualification, you can contact the provider of your choice using the inquiry form and reserve one of the coveted course places. If you are still unsure whether the further education course is really the right one for you, you can order the free, online and non-binding course brochures from the respective school. Alternatively, you can also arrange a personal consultation and receive individual advice on the Public Relations Specialist with Federal Certificate course.
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