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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Principles of Public Relations by University of Colorado Boulder

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    About the Course

    In this course, learners are exposed to an overview of public relations principles and theories relevant to practice. You will explore the field,
    including the origin and trends affecting the future of the industry as well as how to land a job in public relations. This course provides a broad
    overview of working in public relations and how different tenets of persuasion are used in practice. The course also addresses ethical
    implications of public relations.
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    PP

    Oct 29, 2023

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    The instructor was efficient is delivering all the modules in this course. I gained a lot of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Public Relations. Excellent content. Thank you Erin!

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    May 28, 2024

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    This course is a great primer on public relations. I wish there was a resource will all of the recommended readings I could download for further study rather than having to copy them off the slides.

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    Dec 13, 2023

    This was a very topical and informative course. It is a great way to take the first step into the Public Relations field.

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    Mar 27, 2025

    A totally great course, the professor is genuinely interested on the field and makes good examples on her explanations.

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    Jan 28, 2024

    the explanation made by Erin, is crystal clear. It does help me to have proper PR planning for the company I work with.

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    Mar 9, 2023

    I enjoyed learning about the foundation of Public Relations and many different opportunities available in the field.

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    Oct 19, 2022

    I loved the videos, the discussion prompts were aligned with course content, and the examples used were digestable.

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    Aug 31, 2022

    The Professor was well informed, relavent articles. her passion on the subject is obvious. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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    Aug 23, 2024

    I really enjoyed this course, and Associate Professor Erin Willis did a great job with the lectures.

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    Feb 24, 2023

    Amazing- really broadened my knowledge and I love the professor's passion for PR as an industry!

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    Oct 8, 2024

    The course provides amazing insights and practical examples of real-world PR engagements.

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    Jun 23, 2022

    It was very usefull, thanks a lot for preparing this course.

    I learn a lot about PR.

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    Sep 20, 2021

    Excellent and very enriching course. I highly recommend. Excellent instructor

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    By Olivia L

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    Dec 11, 2024

    Very informative and helpful to understand the principles of public relation

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    Jun 15, 2022

    EXCELLENT IVE GOT TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO IMPROVE ON PR STRATEGICS AND SKILLS

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    Jan 4, 2022

    So helpfull and insightfull, there are so many new insight and knowledge

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    Sep 12, 2024

    La mestra explica de manera clara y sencilla, un curso muy interesante.

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    By Morlai S

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    Jul 18, 2024

    The course was very informative and straight to the point explanation.

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    Oct 12, 2023

    This course is great and I learnt many things aout the topic I choose

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    By Carrie G

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    Mar 2, 2025

    Enjoyed the content and the instructor's passion for the industry.

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    By Jennifer A

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    Sep 22, 2023

    Succinct yet detailed - I enjoyed every bit of this online course.

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    By Busayo A

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    Mar 1, 2023

    I had such an amzing time while learning on this course. Thank you

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    By Margherita S

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    Oct 30, 2023

    very well teached and updated on actual developments in the field

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    By Darlene W

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    Jul 7, 2023

    It's very educational and covers a lot about public relations.

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    By Piyali D

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    Dec 25, 2023

    Learned many things and hope to get new avenues through this.

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    Dec 6, 2023

    A great introduction to the Public Relations field. Recommend

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