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Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training

Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training vs 3 alternatives compared

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Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ TrainingGoogle News Initiative CertificationAPR – Accredited in Public RelationsCMP – Communication Management Professional
VendorSEJGooglePRSAIABC
LevelBeginnerBeginnerAdvancedAdvanced
Exam feeFree–$200Free$385–$450$400–$600
Duration————
Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$45K–$75K$40K–$70K$65K–$105K$70K–$110K
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Which should you choose?

Should I take Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training or Google News Initiative Certification first?

Both are rated Beginner. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training or APR – Accredited in Public Relations first?

Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training or CMP – Communication Management Professional first?

Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ Training is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.