Public Relations Consultants

(NOC 5124)
+21.61%
 

Requirement

You usually need a university degree or college diploma in public relations, communications, journalism or a field related to a particular subject.

To be a public relations practitioner, you may need an APR (Accredited in Public Relations) designation.

With additional training and experience, you may move up the ranks to become a manager in public relations, fundraising or communications.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor
Master

Useful Experience/Skills

Writing
Current affairs
Trends

Useful Secondary School Subjects

English (Communication)
Computer-related courses
Social Studies
French

York University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Communication, Social Media & Public Relations Bachelor; Honours
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Professional Communication (BA) Bachelor; Co-op
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Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Public Relations Bachelor
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Public Relations (with Co-op) Diploma; Co-op
Public Relations Diploma
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Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
International Public Relations and Communication (MA) Master
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Digital Marketing Communication - Pathway for Public Relations Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Public Relations Diploma
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Modified on January 26, 2022