Staying on top of the strategic communication and public relations field means constantly having to master diverse and dynamic skills. But when you’re already facing hectic personal and professional schedules, keeping up seems almost impossible. To meet these demands, the School of Communication (SOC) at American University (AU) has created a new Skills Intensives series, featuring courses that provide flexible online training with a one-day in-person, on-campus experience.

The "Social Media Analytics + Meltwater Certification Class," which takes place on Friday, November 9 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, lets you explore digital analytics in social media and use that data to craft better content and more effective deployment strategies through real-time simulation. Students will work independently online to engage with content before the first class and then come to campus to participate in a half-day, intensive seminar. Prior to the in-person session, students will need to complete the online Meltwater training and earn a Meltwater certification. View example of the online component.

This class enables professionals to hone their skills as well as allows people who are changing careers to experiment with other areas of expertise,” said Dina Martinez,  Associate Division Director of the Public Communication Division, who is overseeing the series. 

The introduction of these courses also reflects SOC’s determination to be more responsive to market needs by offering more classes that are flexible in terms of the amount of time they take and also by providing a mix of online and in-person experiences,” she added.

SOC Skills Intensives can be taken either for credit or non-credit and are open to current students, alumni, and the general public. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in order to enroll.

• Learn more and apply for Social Media Analytics + Meltwater Certification Class
  • Application deadline: October 29