Public Relations Certification 

Careers in public relations management can be fulfilling and financially rewarding in equal measures. With this advanced Level 5 Public Relations Certification course, your journey to becoming the next PR guru starts today!  Study the functions and objectives of contemporary PR management, with the complete support of Bristol Opus Leadership College!  Explore a series of fascinating public relations concepts, along with the role of communication in PR management and the art of establishing strong media relations.  Learn how to produce and distribute powerful public relations materials, deal with common PR crises and oversee ethical operations in the field of PR.  Build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to pursue a rewarding PR role, under the watch of your assigned expert tutor from start to finish!  Enrolment is open throughout the year, making now the perfect time to get started on your Level 5 Diploma in Public Relations Management!  Sign up online, or contact the BOLC admissions team for more information!

Why Study Public Relations?

The idea behind public relations management is that every business has a story to tell.  Nevertheless, it’s the effectiveness with which the story is told that often makes all the difference. If you’re able to paint a positive picture of a business that resonates with its intended audience, success follows naturally.  These days, the key to success in all business areas lies in reputation, credibility and authority. With millions of businesses offering the same basic products and services, positive PR can and often does determine the victors.  As a result, demand for talented PR personnel with the capacity to mould and shape public opinion is continuously high worldwide.  Successful PR managers enjoy the kinds of high-flying, high-paying careers most people can only dream of. It’s simply a case of taking that first important step up the ladder - precisely where our most advanced public relations courses could help!

Bristol Opus Leadership College is proud to offer a range of Public Relations Management Courses for distance learning.  Course content is distributed over a series of 06 engaging modules:

Module 1: Principles of Public Relations in the Modern World

This module introduces the foundations of PR, exploring its scope, functions, and evolution, while highlighting the role of PR in shaping brand image and public opinion.

Module 2: Strategic Communication & PR Planning

Learners gain insights into designing effective communication strategies and PR plans, focusing on goal-setting, audience targeting, and measurable outcomes.

Module 3: Media Relations, Influencers & AI Tools

This module examines how to build strong relationships with media outlets and influencers, while also using AI-driven tools to enhance communication effectiveness.

Module 4: Digital PR, Social Media & Online Reputation Management

Students explore digital platforms and social media strategies, learning how to manage online reputation and respond to public feedback effectively.

Module 5: Corporate PR, Internal Communications & Employer Branding

This module looks at PR within organisations, covering leadership communication, staff engagement, and employer branding to strengthen internal culture.

Module 6: Public Affairs, Crisis & Issues Management

Learners study how PR professionals handle crises and public affairs, developing strategies to protect organisational reputation during challenging times.

Bristol Opus Leadership College offers some free certificate courses in PR. Explore now on our website. 

Paying in Installments: £660(interest FREE Installments)

Deposit: £120

No of Installments: 12

Each Installment: £45

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £560

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Qualified PR management personnel enjoy the freedom to pursue dynamic and rewarding careers with established employers worldwide. Alternatively, this Level 5 Diploma in Public Relations Management could be just the thing to kickstart your career as a freelance PR guru. For business owners and prospective entrepreneurs, advanced PR acumen could prove invaluable. Whatever your objectives, an endorsed accolade on your CV could make all the difference. Entry-level salaries of around £20,000 are the norm in the field of PR management, with no upper-limits for established and experienced PR veterans.

Bristol Opus Leadership College is proud to welcome ambitious applicants from all backgrounds worldwide.  Created by a team of noted academics and experienced PR specialists, this Level 5 Diploma in Public Relations Management could be the ideal course for:

• Candidates with their sights set on advanced PR positions
• Newcomers looking to take the PR profession by storm
• Members of the workforce ready to climb the career ladder
• Business owners and prospective entrepreneurs
• Applicants interest in starting their own businesses
• Jobseekers looking to turbocharge their career prospects

If you’re serious about reaching the top of the ladder in public relations management, we’re standing by to show you the way!  Enrol online, or contact the admissions team at Bristol Opus Leadership College for more information.