Five Steps to Become Accredited in Public Relations - APR

Five Steps to Become Accredited in Public Relations - APR  
By Edward M. Bury, MA, APR

Earning the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential remains a process that involves these key steps:

1. Plan your APR journey and apply.
2. Study and engage with coaches and mentors.
3. Complete and submit the Panel Presentation Questionnaire.
4. Participate in a Panel Presentation.
5. Schedule and take the Online Examination.

However, this year, one of these five procedures has changed. Starting in 2024, the Online Examination now is administered by Certification Management Services, replacing Prometric Testing, which had been used since 2003. This means APR candidates must take the Examination at their home or work office rather than a Prometric Testing center. 

• Want to learn more about the APR process? Please visit this link.
• Contact [email protected] to speak to an Accreditation coach or mentor.

Edward M. Bury, APR, MA
Public Information Coordinator
The Urban Transportation Institute at UIC