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Crisis Communications

Name: Crisis Communications
Rating: 4.72289156626506 (83 reviews)

This course is part of Communicating with Presence Specialization

Instructors: Yago De la Cierva

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

83 reviews

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7 hours to complete

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

83 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

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This Crisis Communications course equips professionals with essential skills to navigate and effectively manage crisis situations through strategic communication and interviews. Learn to identify crisis types, develop tailored response strategies, craft impactful messages, and handle media inquiries with confidence. Upon completion, you'll be able to protect your organization's reputation and maintain stakeholder trust during challenging times. Ideal for professionals in business, marketing, and public relations.

Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to recognise the unique characteristics of different crises and how to respond accordingly.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videosTotal 24 minutes

Crisis Communications Introduction2 minutes
Six Principles on Crisis Management8 minutes
Convene the Crisis Team2 minutes
Decide the Strategy6 minutes
The Structure of the Corporate Response6 minutes
Crisis Communications Conclusion1 minute

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 180 minutes

Single Choice Q180 minutes

Upon completion of this module, learners will have discovered how to apply personal ethical rules to facilitate relationships between journalist and corporate communicators.

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4 videos2 assignments

As our specialization draws to a close, we say goodbye. We have explored persuasive communications, the role of the media, and crisis management, enhancing our understanding of effective communication. With gratitude for the knowledge gained, we embark on new journeys, equipped with skills to navigate the complexities of communication.

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Yago De la Cierva

IESE Business School

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Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024

A very interesting course and very well presented , however the course was let down by the course certificate which to say the least appears amateurish ,it looks like someone has photo shopped it.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

The videos are simple and easy to understand. I enjoyed every bit of it.

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2024

The course was so detailed and gave me more information than I thought I would get.

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