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Mastering Public Relations & Communications Practice

Introduction:

Communications and Public Relations are at the heart of business performance. Modern methods, tools and channels have greatly increased its power. This lively and challenging course is focused on developing skills and competence to practice effectively in today’s organizational environment. This course is for the newcomer to PR, Communications and for experienced practitioners alike. Using the most up-to-date case studies, techniques and tools the program is both a comprehensive introduction to PR in the Internet age and a professional updating program. The candidates will gain insight in:

  • Writing a clear PR/Communications brief
  • Planning communications activity to meet client need
  • Developing the electronic PR/Communications Centre
  • Developing crisis media management techniques
  • Developing media interview techniques
  • Developing personal effectiveness

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

· Examine the role of Communications/PR in the 21st Century Organization

· Explore the range of communications techniques and tools available

· Develop increased skill and competency in editing and writing for print and the web

· Better manage press relations

· Be able to running successful events

· Manage government relations

· Manage community relations and social reporting

· Look after VIPs; entertainment, etiquette and gifts

· Master internal communications and employee relations

Who Should Attend?

Customer Service Professionals, Managers, Public Relations Officers, Practitioners & Personnel, Quality Management Personnel, Customer Analysts, HR Professionals who have communications roles, Customer Service Representatives & Professionals, Team Leaders & Supervisors, Administrators, HR & Training Professionals, Accounts Personnel, Sales & Marketing Professionals, Marketing Managers or Directors, Sales Managers or Directors, Sales Trainers, Salespeople, Communication Specialists, Brand Managers, Frontline & Reception Staff, Customer Service Representatives (CSR), Personnel responsible for building and sustaining their company’s reputation for customer service excellence, anyone who provides services, products or information to internal, or external customers

Course Outline:

The 21st Century Communicator

· Introduction and welcome

· Goal setting for the program

· The role of Communications PR in the organization

· The range of media and channels

· A problem-solving approach to PR

· Personal goal-setting for the program

From Theory to Successful Practice

· Communications models: implications for practice

· Psychological themes and construction in practice

· The art of influence and persuasion

· Ethics and communications

· Organizational transparency and communications

· Taking and interpreting communication briefs

The Medium is the Message

· Managing stakeholder relations

· Managing government relations

· Choosing channels – matching media to tasks and stakeholders

· Writing and editing a newsletter, newspaper or magazine

· Writing for the web

· Organizing events and exhibitions

Management Communication

· Improving the power of communications in the organization

· Measuring communications effectiveness

· Using measurement to improve performance

· Crisis communication

· Reputation management

Putting it All Together

· Planning your career and personal development

· Impacting positively on your managers

· Managing up and increasing your personal visibility

· Networking and effectiveness

· Team working and your personal effectiveness

· Time management and work planning

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
PR12 09 Feb 2020 20 Feb 2020 Dubai US$ 7000 Book
PR12 06 Apr 2020 17 Apr 2020 Geneva US$ 9500 Book
PR12 22 Jun 2020 03 Jul 2020 Jakarta US$ 8500 Book
PR12 16 Aug 2020 27 Aug 2020 Alexandria US$ 6500 Book
PR12 26 Oct 2020 06 Nov 2020 Bangkok US$ 7500 Book
PR12 28 Dec 2020 08 Jan 2021 Kuala Lumpur US$ 7500 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

info@petrogas-training.com

EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

info@petrogas-training.com
 

COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


COPYRIGHT

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