"The Certificate in Public Relations more than prepared me for this new challenging career. I would highly recommend it. The education and professional contacts I have formed have made this one of the best experiences of my life!"

Sheila Abarr, Public Affairs Specialist
Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington

"I have been able to secure decent raises each year and my supervisor likes the fact that I am a student in the Certificate. In fact, during my annual evaluation, my supervisor prompted me to remain in the program until completion. I am much more comfortable speaking in public, and my writing has improved. Best of all, I've really enjoyed it!"

Patricia Cook, Aquatic Program Specialist
Fairfax County Park Authority

"This program is a terrific comprehensive primer for small business owners and early-career PR professionals. It's also a good way for seasoned practitioners to refresh and enhance their skills and expertise in public relations."

John Gunn, Principal
John Gunn Marketing Partners

“Thank you for putting together such a fine program. It has provided me the best value for education dollar that I have ever experienced. I’ve been pleasantly surprised with each new class at the caliber of students, teachers, and curriculum. I went into the program thinking that it would merely look good on my resume as I made the transition from journalism to public relations. However, the program exceeded my expectations at every turn. It was a truly satisfying learning experience.”

Patricia Vos

"The U.Va. certificate program in public relations successfully delivers a new approach to PR education. Taught by leading professionals in their field with extensively unique and varied backgrounds, the program provides first-hand knowledge critical for a student's success in today's challenging times. As a graduate of the program, I appreciated the "real world" advice and education that I could take back immediately to my job. The curriculum struck just the right balance between class time and tangible project work and provided a forum to receive critique on my progress and expand my professional portfolio."

Todd DeLorenzo, Former Chief of Staff and Managing Director of Operations, Offices of James Carville, Former Senior Political Advisor to President Clinton, and Mary Matalin, Former Assistant to President Bush and Counselor to Vice President Cheney