Accreditation for Public Relations Professionals Spring Exam Cycle: Written Exam (day-long): Oral Exam (20-40 min.) between Fri., March 8 - Sun., March 17, 2026   Application Registration Deadline: February 4, 2026 Examination Results Mailed: July 15, 2025   Fall Exam Cycle: Written Exam (day-long): Oral Exam (20-40 min.): between Fri., September 13 - Sun., September 22, 2025   Application Registration Deadline: August 12, 2025 Examination Results Mailed: February 3, 2026 About one-third of PRSA/SENE Chapter members have earned the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation -- one of the highest APR/Chapter member ratios in the country. This voluntary certification program for public relations professionals aims to unify and advance the profession by identifying those who have demonstrated their knowledge, experience and judgment in planning and managing public relations activities. Successful completion of the Accreditation process results in the awarding of the APR designation to qualified public relations professionals. For additional information on Accreditation, please visit www.accreditationboard.org or contact: Steve Zenofsky, APR, PRSA/SENE Accreditation Chair Phone: (401) 275-3000, ext. 1945