Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)

PRSA-CCC is committed to supporting our members by encouraging our chapter of professionals to reach the next level of their careers by receiving an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). 

START TODAY! 

Distinguish yourself from your peers and fine-tune your PR proficiency! APR is considered the pinnacle achievement for practitioners in the public relations field and represents the highest standards of ethics and professional judgment.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS

1. Download the application.
2. Fill out and submit the application with the $25 fee.
3. Once accepted into the program, join an APR PREP
4. Study, read, and study some more!
5. Prep and participate in your Panel Presentation.
6. Once you are recommended to advance to the exam by the Readiness Review panel, then you …
7. Schedule your certification exam (NOW ONLINE).
8. Study for your certification exam.
9. Take your certification exam.

For more information about the different types of programs and how to begin your accreditation today, follow this link.