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 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
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