Step Into Communications

Working in Communications, or want to?
by The Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII)
The Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII)
Step Into Communications

Are you looking to move into communications or already handling communications as part of your role? This short, focused, highly practical 4-week course introduces you to the world of PR and communications.This training has been uniquely designed to support professionals who are early in their communications career.

You will gain a real understanding of what communications is, how it differs from journalism, marketing, media and other professionals. You will learn how a communications department works and the value it provides. Most importantly, you will gain real world skills used by communications professionals everyday and use these to excel in your role.

Who is this course for

This training will be ideal for anyone who is early in their communications career including those: 

  • Working in a junor communications role or has communications as part of their role. 
  • Looking to change their career and move into communications quickly. 
  • Returning to work from a career break. 
  • We welcome all participants from the public sector, in-house, agencies, freelancers, journalism and other sectors. 

Upon completion of this training, participants will:

  • Gain a strong understanding of the role of the communications function.   

  • Understand the real skills used in PR/Comms.  

  • Develop skills to advance their career in the profession.

Course Schedule

  • Session 1: Tuesday, 21 April - live online 09:30am – 12pm
  • Session 2: Tuesday, 28 April - live online 09:30am – 12pm
  • Session 3: Tuesday, 12 May - live online 09:30am – 12pm
  • Session 4: Tuesday, 19 May - live online 09:30am – 12pm

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