Mass Communication certifications
Every Mass Communication certification we track, with exam fees, difficulty and salary ranges side by side. Open any one for the full exam guide and study roadmap.
PRSA
APR – Accredited in Public Relations
The APR is the gold‑standard credential for seasoned PR professionals, validating expertise across strategy, media, crisis, ethics and digital communications.
Typical salary
$65K–$105K
View guide IABC CMP – Communication Management Professional The CMP credential validates strategic communication expertise for senior corporate and internal communications roles. Typical salary
$70K–$110K
View guide Google Google News Initiative Certification A beginner-level Google certification that teaches digital journalism tools, verification methods, and modern storytelling formats. Typical salary
$40K–$70K
View guide SEJ Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training A beginner-level training by SEJ that introduces environmental reporting, climate journalism, and science communication. Typical salary
$45K–$75K
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$65K–$105K
View guide IABC CMP – Communication Management Professional The CMP credential validates strategic communication expertise for senior corporate and internal communications roles. Typical salary
$70K–$110K
View guide Google Google News Initiative Certification A beginner-level Google certification that teaches digital journalism tools, verification methods, and modern storytelling formats. Typical salary
$40K–$70K
View guide SEJ Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training A beginner-level training by SEJ that introduces environmental reporting, climate journalism, and science communication. Typical salary
$45K–$75K
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