Course Objectives

​From any company or organization's perspective, there is always a need to manage its public profile. The manager in which a company is perceived is of utmost importance.

​Bearing this in mind, public relation is a function that serves to highlight the strengths of a company, minimize its faults and interface with the public about the nature of the business. If you embark on a career in public relations, expect to create glowing communiques, press releases, press packages, and interface with internal and external stakeholders of any company or organization.

​Another important function of public relations is risk management. If there is any negative press around a company, a public relations officer usually steps in with disaster management strategies. Expect to skill up by identifying and training spokespersons, establishing notifications and monitoring systems, and engaging in post-crisis analysis.

​What will I be qualified as once I’ve completed this course?

​The holder of a National N4 – N6 Certificate in PUBLIC RELATIONS will be able to take up employment in one of the following fields:

  • Public Relations Officer
  • Journalist
  • Media Consultant
  • Brand Manager
  • Advertising Accountant Executive
  • Public Affairs Consultant
  • Events Manager
  • Sales Media Manager

Programme Structure

N4 Certificate

  • Information Processing N4
  • Communication N4
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
  • Office Practice N4

N5 Certificate

  • Information Processing N5
  • Communication N5
  • Public Relations N5
  • Office Practice N5

N6 Certificate

  • Information Processing N6
  • Communications N6
  • Public Relations N6
  • Office PracticeN6

Admission Requirements

What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?

  • A National Senior Certificate
  • A Senior Certificate
  • An N3 in the relevant Specialization area

Duration 

18 months (1 year 6 months)

Certification

You will be awarded the certification after completion of each NATED level (e.g., N4).  Upon successful completion of N6, including 18 months of apprenticeship, you will be issued a NATIONAL DIPLOMA Certificate in the relevant course.

How do I get an apprenticeship to allow me entry into this course?

  • You must be registered as an apprentice with a company.