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Public Relations Certificate

In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes communication environment, public relations professionals are expected to be more than media managers—they are strategic advisors, ethical stewards, content creators, and data-informed decision-makers. The Rutgers Public Relations Certificate Program is a six-month online program that equips both emerging and upskilling professionals with the tools, insights, and forward-thinking skills needed to thrive in modern communication roles across industries. 

Designed for professionals who are expanding their communication responsibilities, making a career pivot into public relations, or looking to elevate their strategic impact, this six-course program blends theory, practice, and the latest technologies influencing the field, including artificial intelligence, multi-channel storytelling, and measurement tools that connect communication outcomes to business goals. 

Rutgers developed this PR Certificate program by incorporating the strengths of a research-focused university with current industry best practices. The result is a contemporary curriculum instructed by practicing communication leaders to guide the student’s development of in-demand hard and soft skills, ongoing expansion of a deep toolbox, and generating the respect to guide senior leadership through organizational change.

A highlight of the program is the Public Relations Capstone Project, which gives students the opportunity to design a real-world campaign aligned with their career goals, organizational needs, and professional context, resulting in a strategic, portfolio-ready asset they can apply immediately in their work.

Cost: $4,770 (six courses). Enroll in the full program early, and you may be eligible for a discount.

Crisis Communication and Reputation Management Certificate

The Rutgers Crisis Communication and Reputation Management Certificate is a six-month online program designed to equip you with the essential skills to navigate crises, protect your organization's reputation, and safeguard brand integrity.

Explore real-world case studies, monitor risks, stay ahead of emerging issues, and engage stakeholders with confidence through volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations. Gain insights into crisis communication, crisis communication planning, crisis response strategies, communication during a crisis, media training, and risk and reputation management. 

Our program is 100% online and asynchronous, allowing you to complete your coursework around your schedule while balancing your professional and personal commitments. It is led by distinguished industry experts who bring years of experience, providing you with a rich learning environment that fits your busy schedule.

Cost: $6,570 (six courses). Enroll in the full program early, and you may be eligible for a discount.