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At the Bristol Business School, our portfolio of open programmes offers you and your business a flexible learning solution. We have a range of programmes covering a wide range of topics, including Crisis Communications, Reputation Management, Finance, Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring, Innovation, and Design Thinking, among many others.
Our programmes are delivered by experienced practitioners and academics who combine cutting-edge thinking with a practical, real-world focus, ensuring our programmes meet professional and industry needs.
Reputation management and crisis communications go hand-in-hand. In the fast-moving world of social media, an organisation's reputation can be trashed in minutes. And then, everything goes into crisis firefighting mode…
This practical one-day crisis management programme will show why speed and transparency are vital in crisis communications if the worst happens. It will equip you with the tools needed to deal confidently and decisively with crisis situations, and to have a crisis plan in place.
Who is it for?
This programme is designed for individuals who may have some experience of PR or who are new to the needs of the role. They may be working for charities, pressure groups or small businesses, or in the early days of a career in PR. It will be particularly of use to new businesses to understand why crisis planning is essential.
What do I get out of it?
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
There are no formal entry requirements for this open programme.
What does it cover?
The programme will cover topics including:
How will I learn?
This practical programme will expect you to participate in the sessions with your own and peer experiences. You will undertake hands-on exercises and be prepared to critique both your own work and that of peers. The workshop will be supported by online learning materials.
You may also be interested in our one-day workshop on Reputation Management.
We use the latest online learning technology to make your learning experience as effective and rewarding as our traditionally taught courses.
IT requirements
This course is delivered fully online. To ensure you can participate fully in the session and course materials, please see the following required computer specifications:
Operating system: Windows 7+, Mac OS 10.9
Web browser: Google Chrome is the optimal browser. However other browsers such as Firefox, safari and Microsoft Edge are also compatible.
Additional requirements:
Internet Access - 28.8 kbps speed or above (Broadband connection highly recommended). Slower internet connections may cause issues with audio and video.
A headset with microphone/headphones is highly recommended
Webcam
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Programme Dates
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday 6 July 2022 | 09:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Programme Fees
Please see the table below for current fees and discounts available. All prices are VAT exempt.
Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with each other. The greatest discount available will be applies at your booking confirmation.
| Crisis Communication Only | Crisis Communication and Reputation Management | |
| Early bird discount | £162 | £274 |
| Payment deadline | 25 May 2022 | 11 May 2022 |
| Full Fee | £180 | £310 |
| UWE Alumni discount | £153 | £256 |
| UWE staff discount | £153 | £256 |
| Course Connect Partner | £144 | £238 |
| Payment deadline for all other bookings | 29 June 2022 | 15 June 2022 |
To make a booking for Crisis Communication only, please complete the online booking form below.
To receive a discounted rate book Reputation Management and Crisis Communication using the online booking form below
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| Crisis Communication Only | Booking Closed | Send an Enquiry |
| Crisis Communication and Reputation Management | Booking Closed | Send an Enquiry |