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Public Relations

Corporate Reputation Management in the Digital Age

Reputation is built over years but can be damaged within hours in a digital environment. This course explains how organisations can build, monitor and protect their reputation across news media, social platforms, review sites and AI-powered search. Participants learn reputation drivers, stakeholder perception research, digital monitoring tools, issues management, response strategies and reputation measurement. Practical exercises and case studies help participants create a reputation management framework and response playbook.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Customers, employees, investors and regulators form opinions about your organisation online long before they speak to you. This course helps you understand what drives reputation, detect risks early and respond effectively, protecting one of your organisation's most valuable assets.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The programme uses case studies of reputation successes and failures, monitoring tool demonstrations, issues management exercises, response simulations and development of a reputation management plan.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the drivers and business value of corporate reputation
  • Assess stakeholder perceptions and reputation risks
  • Monitor reputation across digital and traditional channels
  • Manage emerging issues before they become crises
  • Respond effectively to negative coverage and online criticism
  • Measure reputation and report it to leadership
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Public relations and corporate communications professionals
  • Marketing and brand managers
  • Corporate affairs and investor relations professionals
  • Risk and crisis management professionals
  • Senior managers responsible for reputation
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Reputation strategy
  • Stakeholder perception analysis
  • Digital reputation monitoring
  • Issues management
  • Response planning
  • Reputation measurement
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Understanding Corporate Reputation

  1. 09:00–09:54Reputation, brand and identity
  2. 09:54–10:48Drivers of reputation and trust
  3. 10:48–11:00Reputation as a business asset
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Reputation as a business asset (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06How digital channels and AI search shape perceptions
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Reputation audit

Day 2Stakeholders and Perceptions

  1. 09:00–09:54Identifying key stakeholder groups
  2. 09:54–10:48Perception research methods
  3. 10:48–11:00Narratives and reputation gaps
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Narratives and reputation gaps (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Employees as reputation ambassadors
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Stakeholder perception analysis

Day 3Digital Monitoring and Issues Management

  1. 09:00–09:54Media and social listening tools
  2. 09:54–10:48Early warning signals
  3. 10:48–11:00Issues identification and prioritisation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Issues identification and prioritisation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Issues management processes
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Setting up a monitoring dashboard

Day 4Responding and Protecting Reputation

  1. 09:00–09:54Response strategies and tone
  2. 09:54–10:48Handling negative reviews and misinformation
  3. 10:48–11:00Working with media and influencers
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Working with media and influencers (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Legal and ethical considerations
  7. 13:06–14:00Simulation: Responding to a fast-moving online issue

Day 5Building and Measuring Reputation

  1. 09:00–09:54Proactive reputation-building programmes
  2. 09:54–10:48Purpose, ESG and corporate storytelling
  3. 10:48–11:00Reputation metrics and reporting
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Reputation metrics and reporting (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Governance and roles
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Reputation management framework and playbook

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
London 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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Cape Town 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Amsterdam 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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London 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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Rome 3 May - 7 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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Dubai 10 May - 14 May 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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Frankfurt 24 May - 28 May 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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Paris 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Vienna 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Istanbul 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Amsterdam 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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Istanbul 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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Amsterdam 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Singapore 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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London 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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