The Accredited in Public Relations (APR) is a mark of distinction for public relations professionals who
demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to its ethical practice, and who are selected based on
broad knowledge, strategic perspective and sound professional judgment.

If you have five or more years of full-time public relations experience, you are a candidate to take
the examination.

The APR process consists of two phases: the APR review panel and the written exam. The Phoenix chapter
annually hosts spring and fall classes for candidates. Each class allows six months to complete the process.

We support APR candidates in the following ways:

• Orientation session gives potential candidates an understanding of the process, requirements and
  methods that have been successful for past candidates
• Portfolio session provides candidates with examples of quality portfolios and troubleshoots questions
  prior to the APR review panels
• Reimburses successful candidates $110 to offset the cost of sitting for the APR written exam
• APR Chair provides individual coaching and support, provides national, district and local resources
• Hosts class celebrations with chapter members

For more information about the APR, visit the national PRSA site. If you have questions,
contact Phoenix PRSA APR chair Julie Kurth.

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• Accredited in Public Relations

  • APR Sample Test
  • Download the Free APR Study Guide

• What People Are Saying:

  “The APR liaisons were very organized, helpful and committed to seeing me succeed. It took me four months, and I was thrilled to pass the exam in December. I feel a sense of completing a worthy career goal and the experience and distinction makes me more marketable for future leadership positions. The reimbursement is a great benefit as I was able to return it to my employer which had paid for the application fee.”

  — Liam O’Mahony, earned APR in 2011

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