Fundamentals of Crisis Communications

Program Overview

Fundamentals of Crisis Communications

Course Details

Explore the concepts and practices that support communicating during a crisis. Learn about types of information, identifying the characteristics and needs of different target audiences, and the types of roles that support crisis communications for your community or agency.

Course Structure

This online course is structured with weekly deadlines to keep learners on track and engaged in a fast-paced, interactive learning environment. Students are expected to participate actively in discussion boards, collaborate with peers, and complete assignments on a set schedule, ensuring steady progress throughout the course. All assignments and activities must be completed to pass this course.

Other Details

Enrollment into the Micro-Credential in Crisis Communications is required to register for this course.

Prerequisites

• None

Course Offerings

• Sep 08, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025
  • Online
  • Fundamentals of Crisis Comms
  • EMRG-1520-OL001
  • Seats available

Tuition Fees

• Domestic Tuition: $510.19
• Domestic Learner Services Fee: $6.52
• International Tuition: $1530.57
• International Learner Services Fees: $6.52

Instructor

• J. Houtby-Ferguson, S. Bruce

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