Resources for Candidates

Whether you are a candidate for APR, APR+M or the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations, the following resources can help you achieve your goal.

APR Candidates

• FAQs - Accreditation in Public Relations Program
• FAQs - The Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations
• KSAs/Competencies/KSAs Tested on the Examination
• Candidate Process Chart for the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations
• Five Steps to APR (Webinar)
• Application
• The Accreditation Advantage (PPT)
• About the Accreditation Process (PPT)
• APR Study Guide (PDF)
• Recommended Texts for Study
• APR Online Study Course
• Panel Presentation Documents
  Instructions for Candidates
  Candidate Questionnaire
  Sample Video of how presentation is administered
• Demo of Computer-Based Examination
• APR Renewal Requirements: Application and Addendum

APR+M Candidates

• FAQs
• APR+M Competencies/KSAs Tested
• 2016 APR Competencies/KSAs Tested
• FAQs - The Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations
• Steps to APR+M (PPT)
• APR+M Fact Sheet for Military Conference
• APR+M Flyer for All Military Communicators
• Candidate Process Chart for the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations + Military Communication
• APR Online Study Course
• APR+M Application for New Candidates
• APR+M Application for APRs
• APR+M Panel Presentation Candidate Questionnaire
• APR+M Study Guide
• APR+M Renewal Requirements

Certificate in Principles of Public Relations

• FAQs – The Certificate in Principles of Public Relations
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Tested
• The Certificate in Principles of Public Relations Application: (PDF) or (Word)
• Certificate in Principles of Public Relations Study Guide
•  Stand Out When You Start Out Toolkit

Testimonial

Having changed my career from journalism to public relations, I found attaining my APR contributed to my professional and personal growth. The process was challenging and rewarding. 

Jennifer Tornetta, APR
Director, Public Relations
AltantiCare
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Have your own APR story to tell?  Email accred@prsa.org