National Diploma in Public Relations (N4-N6)
Public Relations is a great career to get into if you love organizing, people and absorb and remember information like a sponge. In an industry as broad as this, some psychology skills could come in handy whilst dealing with clients and business people.
Key Features
- Fully-accredited, successful registered qualifications
- Flexible learning environment
- Online student community
- Quality education
- Cost-effective
- Set your own pace
- Remote accessibility to online resources
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 or its equivalent
- An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- National Certificate (N3)
- International students with a Senior School Certificate can apply
Method of Study
- Online
- Full Time
- Part-Time
- Correspondence
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to develop in the student the competency to plan, apply, implement and evaluate public relations and communication management practices in a variety of business and social contexts.
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What do people in public relations do?
Public relations specialists create and maintain a positive public image for the individuals, groups, or organizations they represent. They craft media releases and develop social media programs to shape public perception of their clients and to increase awareness of each client’s work and goals.
Award
A student will qualify for a National N Diploma in Public Relations on completion of a minimum of 12 subjects, ranging from N4 – N6, together with a minimum of 18 months in-service training.
The College assists students with in service training as part of the learner support programme
Exmination & Certifications
DAM Technical College has two examination centres where student write the final examinations of the Nated N courses these are
- Pretoria Campus Examination Centre no. 899998801
- Braamfontein (Johannesburg) Campus Examination Centre no 8999990879
Certification Body: Department of Education
What job can you do with a diploma in public relations?
Public Relations Major Careers And Jobs
- Marketing coordinator.
- Copywriter
- Fundraiser
- Direct marketing spokesperson.
- Media buyer
- Investor relations
- Account executive
- Public information officer
- Customer Service Coordinator
Programme structure
Duration: 1 year
First Semester N4 Modules
- Information Processing
- Public Administration
- Communication
- Office Practice
Second Semester Modules
- Information Processing
- Public Relations
- Office Practice
- Communication
Second Year First Semester N6 Modules
- Public Relations
- Office Practice
- Information Processing
- Communication
