Accreditation

Accreditation in Public Relations

An Accreditation in Public Relations, known as an APR, is a chance for you to set yourself apart in your industry and your field.

By achieving your APR, you can assert professional competence, showcase your professional expertise and dedication, and demonstrate progressive PR practice. Not just anyone can do what you can do.

The APR keeps you current on today’s best practices and applications in the ever-evolving communications world.

Preparing for the APR helps you tap into your network and calibrate your craft. You’ll also have access to tremendously skilled and experienced mentors and teachers.

Earning your APR demonstrates your mastery of today’s strategic communication practice and your commitment to lifelong learning and ethical standards.

To pursue your APR, you will:

  • Review and complete the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations Application.
  • Study and sit for a Panel Presentation
  • Continue to study and complete the computer-based examination. The exam is administered at Prometric either at a testing center or through remote proctoring.
  • Continue to maintain your APR credential throughout your professional life.

Our Central PA chapter is heavily involved in regular APR hands-on coaching sessions as part of the Mid-Atlantic District of the Public Relations Society of America. Many who have earned their APRs have benefitted from these workshops.

To learn more about the APR, visit PRSA’s information page.

You can also check out FAQs here.

Testimonials

“The mentors weren’t just knowledgeable about how to prepare, but also very encouraging! They helped take something that looked like a mammoth task and broke it down into manageable steps. And because of the information I reviewed to prepare for the APR, I have improved my job efficiency and taken steps to make favorable changes within my own research, planning, implementation and evaluation methods.”

 Melissa Kindall, APR

“The APR Coaching Sessions hosted by the Central PA Chapter were tremendously worthwhile. The coaches are very knowledgeable and give terrific advice about the APR journey. It’s great to know they have your back! If you’ve been thinking about going for your APR, don’t wait. You’ll come out of the sessions feeling eager to tackle the portfolio review, pumped for the APR exam, and ready to take your career to the next level.”

 Larry Portzline, APR

“The APR Coaching Sessions were invaluable to me as I pursued my APR. I had been working on my APR for years, but the opportunity to work and study with my colleagues throughout the APR process made my journey far more rewarding and inspired me to complete my journey. I highly recommend taking advantage of this valuable resource.”

 Eric Kiehl, APR

Accreditation

Accreditation in Public Relations

An Accreditation in Public Relations, known as an APR, is a chance for you to set yourself apart in your industry and your field.

By achieving your APR, you can assert professional competence, showcase your professional expertise and dedication, and demonstrate progressive PR practice. Not just anyone can do what you can do.

The APR keeps you current on today’s best practices and applications in the ever-evolving communications world.

Preparing for the APR helps you tap into your network and calibrate your craft. You’ll also have access to tremendously skilled and experienced mentors and teachers.

Earning your APR demonstrates your mastery of today’s strategic communication practice and your commitment to lifelong learning and ethical standards.

To pursue your APR, you will:

  • Review and complete the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations Application.
  • Study and sit for a Panel Presentation
  • Continue to study and complete the computer-based examination. The exam is administered at Prometric either at a testing center or through remote proctoring.
  • Continue to maintain your APR credential throughout your professional life.

Our Central PA chapter is heavily involved in regular APR hands-on coaching sessions as part of the Mid-Atlantic District of the Public Relations Society of America. Many who have earned their APRs have benefitted from these workshops.

To learn more about the APR, visit PRSA’s information page.

You can also check out FAQs here.