The accreditation process is a measure of your experience and competence in the field. You may pursue this recognition once you have satisfied the following eligibility requirements:

• you are a member in good standing of the Canadian Public Relations Society;
• you have been employed full-time in a public relations position for at least five years;*
• you spend at least half of your professional time involved with specific public relations activities.

* Equivalent work credit (up to six months) may be awarded for a public relations practicum or co-operative education experience successfully completed while attending a recognized college or university.

Applications for the accreditation process must be received by the CPRS national office in Ottawa by December 1. Your application must include contact information from three people familiar with your work and who are willing and able to attest to your eligibility and professional conduct. Your references may not include members of the CPRS National Council on Accreditation, the CPRS National Board of Directors, or your immediate supervisor or subordinates. Two of the three references must be accredited members of the Society.

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For more information on CPRS accreditation, contact Del Simon at accreditation@cprscalgary.com or telephone 403 521 6008.

"I am working in the United States and my accreditation is recognized by the Public Relations Society of America as well as by my colleagues, who understand that earning an APR designation demonstrates a commitment to accreditation - it will open doors you might not even know exist yet!" Lorelei Piotto, APR Chevron Corporation.