University of Colorado Boulder

Principles of Public Relations

Erin Willis

Instructor: Erin Willis

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
Approx. 6 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Define and describe the practice of public relations and how it differs from related fields like advertising and marketing.

  • Understand how mass media works and how news is produced, and where public relations fits into the process.

  • Identify target audiences and the objectives for persuasive communication.

  • Create public relations tools for practice, and understand how to implement them into daily use.

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Introduction to Public Relations and the Media Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you will learn the meaning of public relations and understand how different brands use strategic communication to reach target audiences with key messages that advance an organization’s goals.

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6 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn about the four-step public relations process that informs public relations planning with both qualitative and quantitative research and shifts the public relations function from tactical to strategic.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a form of self-regulation that contributes to societal goals by engaging in volunteering or ethically-oriented business practices.

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4 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn about the different types of jobs available in the field and the different skill sets needed for working in public relations.

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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn about the ethical principles applied in public relations practice and will be challenged by different real-life scenarios.

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3 videos1 discussion prompt

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Erin Willis
University of Colorado Boulder
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