Accredited in Public Relations (APR)®

Accreditation in public relations is a voluntary certification program administered by the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) to recognize public relations practitioners who have the required depth of experience and competence in the professional practice of public relations. An accredited member is permitted to use the designation "APR" (Accredited in Public Relations) after his or her name.

Issued on 15 Jan 2026 by

Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS)

Expires: 15 Jan 2031

Validate badge

Issuer

Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS)

certification@cprs.ca

The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is an organization of professionals who practice public relations in Canada and abroad. Our members work to maintain the highest standards and to share a uniquely Canadian experience in public relations.

Fondée en 1948, La Société canadienne des relations publiques (SCRP) est un organisme regroupant des femmes et des hommes qui pratiquent les relations publiques au Canada et à l'étranger. Nos membres veillent à maintenir les normes professionnelles les plus élevées et à partager une expérience canadienne unique en matière de relations publiques.

Criteria

To seek accreditation, the practitioner must be a member in good standing with CPRS and have been employed full-time in a public relations position for a minimum of five years.

To become accredited requires:

Submission of a significant work sample
An oral exam
A proctored three-hour written exam (essay style)

The candidates are evaluated by panels of peer graders, who are themselves accredited senior practitioners.

For more information, see the Mid-Level Practitioner page page on our website.

This badge was issued in partnership with CanCred.ca.

Logo and tagline: CanCred.ca - Canada's recognition solution