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3 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe public relations and it's role and importance across various organization types

  • Identify and evaluate essential components of public relations campaign strategy

  • Explain core media relations principles including how to craft a media pitch

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This course is part of the Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.
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There are 5 modules in this course

Are you eager to launch a dynamic career in Public Relations or Communications? This course is the ideal starting point for aspiring PR professionals seeking entry-level positions. This introductory course provides an overview of PR, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the industry.

In this course you will: • Define Public Relations, its role, and importance across various organizations • Identify crucial elements of strategic PR planning • Describe the key components of a successful PR strategy • Outline the process for creating a simple PR plan • Explain core media relations principles • Define Generative AI and its potential impact on PR • Explore basic strategies for using Generative AI tools in PR tasks By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of Public Relations, strategic planning, media relations, and the innovative use of AI in PR.

This module introduces the foundational components of public relations including strategic planning and execution of PR campaigns. You learn the role of PR in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, as well as government agencies. You also discover the importance of building and maintaining media relationships.

What's included

19 videos7 readings7 assignments

19 videos•Total 73 minutes
  • Microsoft Communications and Public Relations Associate Professional Certificate Introduction•4 minutes
  • Course Introduction: Fundamentals of Public Relations•3 minutes
  • Instructor Introduction•1 minute
  • Introduction to Public Relations•1 minute
  • Understanding Public Relations: Key Concepts and Principles•3 minutes
  • Strategic Planning in PR•5 minutes
  • Executing PR Campaigns: From Planning to Impact•4 minutes
  • The Role of Media Relations in PR•5 minutes
  • Overview of PR in Various Sectors•4 minutes
  • PR in the Non-Profit Sector: Building Support and Advocacy•5 minutes
  • PR in the For-Profit Sector: Branding, Reputation, and Market Position•4 minutes
  • Public Relations in Government: Transparency, Publicity, and Public Policy•5 minutes
  • Practical Application: Applying PR Tactics •4 minutes
  • Introduction to Media Relations in PR•3 minutes
  • Identifying and Understanding Your Media Contacts•4 minutes
  • The Importance of the Pitch•7 minutes
  • Building and Nurturing Media Relationships•4 minutes
  • Practical Application: Media Relations Strategy •5 minutes
  • Conclusion: Introduction to Public Relations•1 minute
7 readings•Total 60 minutes
  • Course Syllabus•5 minutes
  • Pretend Companies Introduction•5 minutes
  • Summary of Core Concepts in PR Planning•10 minutes
  • Emerging Trends in PR: Digital Media and Beyond•10 minutes
  • Comparative Analysis of PR Strategies Across Sectors•10 minutes
  • Summarizing Managing Media Relations•10 minutes
  • Ethics in Media Relations•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 215 minutes
  • Activity: Evaluate Components of a PR Strategy•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Concepts, Planning, and Execution in PR•25 minutes
  • Activity: Compare PR Strategies in Different Sectors•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: The Role and Importance of PR in Different Organizations•25 minutes
  • Activity: Evaluate a Pitch•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Establishing and Maintaining Productive Media Relationships•25 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Introduction to Public Relations•50 minutes

In this module, you explore the key elements of creating a PR strategy, including research, setting objectives, and audience analysis. You discover why a deep understanding of your audience is essential for crafting compelling messages and selecting the most effective distribution channels. Additionally, you learn how to identify the basic metrics for evaluating how successful your PR campaign was.

What's included

22 videos5 readings8 assignments

22 videos•Total 130 minutes
  • Introduction: Basics of PR strategy•1 minute
  • Introduction to PR Strategy•9 minutes
  • The Role of Research in PR•5 minutes
  • Setting Objectives in PR•6 minutes
  • Understanding Your Target Audience•7 minutes
  • Practical Application: Applying PR Strategy Foundations•6 minutes
  • The Art of Crafting PR Messages•8 minutes
  • Digital Tools and Social Media in PR•9 minutes
  • Traditional PR Channels and Their Value•6 minutes
  • Selecting the Right Channel for Your Message•6 minutes
  • Message Consistency and Brand Voice•7 minutes
  • Practical Application: Product Launch•6 minutes
  • Overview of PR Tactics and Tools•4 minutes
  • Integrating Digital and Traditional PR Tactics•7 minutes
  • Cross-Platform Messaging Strategies•7 minutes
  • Practical Application: Launch Campaign •7 minutes
  • Introduction to PR Metrics and Evaluation•7 minutes
  • Quantitative vs. Qualitative Measurements•5 minutes
  • Tools for Monitoring and Analysis•7 minutes
  • Making Adjustments to PR Strategies•5 minutes
  • Practical Application: Evaluating Product Launch•5 minutes
  • Conclusion: Basics of PR Strategy•1 minute
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Summarizing PR Strategy Foundations•10 minutes
  • Summarizing Key Concepts in Message Crafting and Medium Selection•10 minutes
  • Summarizing PR Tactics and Tools•10 minutes
  • Summarizing Success Measurement and Strategic Adjustments in PR•10 minutes
  • Advanced Analytics in PR: Beyond Basic Metrics•10 minutes
8 assignments•Total 235 minutes
  • Activity: Identify Different Research Types•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Understanding PR Strategy Foundations•25 minutes
  • Activity: Evaluate a Press Release•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Crafting Messages and Choosing Mediums•20 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Strategy Execution: Tactics and Tools•25 minutes
  • Activity: Identify Appropriate PR Metrics•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Measuring Success and Strategic Adjustments•25 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Basics of PR Strategy•50 minutes

You learn the definition of media relations and its critical role in achieving PR objectives. You explore how to identify media segments that align with your organization's goals, delve into the art of crafting media pitches, and learn strategies for maintaining long-term media relationships through effective follow-ups.

What's included

21 videos5 readings7 assignments

21 videos•Total 111 minutes
  • Introduction: Basics of Media Relations•1 minute
  • What is Media Relations?•9 minutes
  • The Role of Media Relations in PR Strategy•4 minutes
  • Principles of Effective Media Relations•5 minutes
  • Practical Application: Developing a Media Relations Plan•5 minutes
  • Identifying Your Media Targets•6 minutes
  • Categorizing Media Outlets Types•4 minutes
  • Media Segmentation Strategy•5 minutes
  • Building and Updating Media Lists•9 minutes
  • Practical Application: Creating a Media List•5 minutes
  • Introduction to Pitching: Understanding What Journalists Want•7 minutes
  • Crafting Your Pitch: Key Components and Tailoring Your Approach•8 minutes
  • Timing and Follow-up: When to Pitch and How to Follow Up•4 minutes
  • Overcoming Common Pitching Challenges: Tips for Success•5 minutes
  • Practical Application: Crafting a Pitch•5 minutes
  • Beyond the Initial Pitch: Nurturing Media Relationships•4 minutes
  • Effective Follow-Up Strategies•5 minutes
  • Handling Media Inquiries with Tact•7 minutes
  • Leveraging Social Media for Relationship Building•8 minutes
  • Practical Application: Relationship Management •4 minutes
  • Conclusion: Basics of Media Relations•1 minute
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Summarizing Key Concepts in Media Relations•10 minutes
  • Summarizing Media Lists and Segmentation•10 minutes
  • Summarizing Effective Pitching Techniques•10 minutes
  • Summarizing Relationship Management in Media Relations•10 minutes
  • Best Practices for PR Professionals in Media Engagement•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 190 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Introduction to Media Relations•20 minutes
  • Activity: Develop a Media List•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Building Media Lists and Understanding Media Segments•20 minutes
  • Activity: Develop a Pitch•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Mastering the Pitch•20 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Maintaining Relationships and Managing Follow-ups•20 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Basics of Media Relations•50 minutes

In the fourth module, you explore generative AI and its use in public relations. You discover best practices and ethical implications when leveraging these tools for PR content creation, understand how AI tailors content to different audiences, and examine predicted future trends of AI in PR.

What's included

16 videos5 readings6 assignments

16 videos•Total 78 minutes
  • Introduction: Generative AI in PR•1 minute
  • Introduction to Generative AI•6 minutes
  • Types of Generative AI and Their Uses•5 minutes
  • Generative AI in the Context of PR•5 minutes
  • Overview of AI Content Creation Tools•7 minutes
  • Best Practices for Using AI in Content Creation•5 minutes
  • Ethical Considerations and Limitations•8 minutes
  • Practical Application: Generative AI in PR Content Strategy•5 minutes
  • AI for Audience Segmentation and Analysis•4 minutes
  • Personalizing PR Messages with AI•6 minutes
  • AI Tools for Monitoring and Engagement•6 minutes
  • Practical Application: Generative AI Enhancing PR Engagement•3 minutes
  • Strategies for Integrating AI into PR Workflows•5 minutes
  • Future Trends: Generative AI in PR•5 minutes
  • Practical Application: Designing an AI-Enhanced PR Campaign •5 minutes
  • Conclusion: Introduction to Generative AI in PR•1 minute
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Summarizing Generative AI Fundamentals•10 minutes
  • Ethical Considerations of Generative AI in PR•10 minutes
  • Summarizing Generative AI Tools for Content Creation•10 minutes
  • Summarizing AI's Role in Audience Analysis and Engagement•10 minutes
  • Summarizing AI Integration in PR Strategies•10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 175 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Understanding Generative AI•25 minutes
  • Activity: Create a Piece of Content with GenAI•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Generative AI Tools for Content Creation•25 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AI in Audience Analysis and Engagement•20 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Integrating Generative AI into PR Strategies•25 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Introduction to Generative AI in PR•50 minutes

In the final module, you will apply the concepts, strategies, and skills you have learned by developing the basic components of a PR campaign in a cumulative capstone project.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 peer review

2 videos•Total 4 minutes
  • Introduction to Project: Developing a PR Strategy•2 minutes
  • Course Conclusion: Fundamentals of Public Relations•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Project Exemplar•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 90 minutes
  • Project: Develop PR Campaign Basics•90 minutes

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