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Course Description

In this course, you'll examine the fundamental components of strategic public relations in more depth - how to communicate strategically, how to change public opinion and how to do it ethically. Learn how and why opinion changes - essential knowledge if you're a public relations professional seeking a competitive edge. Through case study assignments and in-class discussion, you'll learn how to identify key audiences, create compelling and strategic narratives, build strong relationships with stakeholders and use persuasion to change attitudes and behaviours.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and manage key audiences.
  • Get a strategic communications perspective on reputation management, organizational behaviour, government relations and corporate responsibility.
  • Review and summarize the public relations process.
  • Use advanced public relations tools and techniques to solve issues and manage crises.
  • Apply effective strategic communications concepts to practical problems and real-life situations.

Recommendations

3033 Foundations of Strategic Public Relations

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
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Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
May 25, 2026 to Aug 17, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees

Section Notes

There are no classes on the Canada Day and Civic Holiday holiday weekends.

Textbooks are required for this class.

Go here for instructions on how to order your textbook.

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.

Scheduled Webinar Dates and Times:

  • Monday, May 25th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, June 1st, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, June 8th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, June 15th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, June 22nd, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, July 6th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, July 13th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, July 20th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, July 27th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, August 10th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM
  • Monday, August 17th, 2026 - from 7:00PM to 8:30PM

For technical requirements, please go here.

 

Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
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