Course

Crisis Communications

Protect your brand’s reputation by planning for crises, assembling the right team, and responding effectively.

Bianca Zwart, Chief of Staff at bunq & PR Strategist, pictured in an expert course graphic for Crisis Communications.
7 videos
10+ hours
Official certificate
Course

Crisis Communications

Protect your brand’s reputation by planning for crises, assembling the right team, and responding effectively.

Bianca Zwart, Chief of Staff at bunq & PR Strategist, pictured in an expert course graphic for Crisis Communications.
7 videos
10+ hours
Official certificate
Course

Crisis Communications

Protect your brand’s reputation by planning for crises, assembling the right team, and responding effectively.

Bianca Zwart, Chief of Staff at bunq & PR Strategist, pictured in an expert course graphic for Crisis Communications.
7 videos
10+ hours
Official certificate

What you'll learn

What crisis communications are, the types of crises that may occur, and tactics used by organizations worldwide.

How to formulate key messages, answer tough questions, and communicate with press and important stakeholders.

Step-by-step guide to crisis communications: plan effectively, assemble your team, and choose the right spokesperson.

The importance of timing your response, repairing trust, and managing post-crisis communications.

Course content

Over the course of your career you will face at least one crisis. How you handle it could determine your future. This course gives you, and your team, the skills you need to protect your brand’s reputation and come out on top.  

Lesson 1

Introduction to Crisis Communications

Lesson 1

Introduction to Crisis Communications

Lesson 1

Introduction to Crisis Communications

Lesson 2

The importance of timing during a crisis

Lesson 2

The importance of timing during a crisis

Lesson 2

The importance of timing during a crisis

Lesson 3

How to create a crisis communications plan

Lesson 3

How to create a crisis communications plan

Lesson 3

How to create a crisis communications plan

Lesson 4

Choosing the right spokesperson for a crisis

Lesson 4

Choosing the right spokesperson for a crisis

Lesson 4

Choosing the right spokesperson for a crisis

Lesson 5

Do's and dont's of a crisis communications plan

Lesson 5

Do's and dont's of a crisis communications plan

Lesson 5

Do's and dont's of a crisis communications plan

Lesson 6

Answering tough questions during a crisis

Lesson 6

Answering tough questions during a crisis

Lesson 6

Answering tough questions during a crisis

Lesson 7

Post-crisis communications

Lesson 7

Post-crisis communications

Lesson 7

Post-crisis communications

Final test

Exam

Final test

Exam

Final test

Exam

Earn your official certicifate

Showcase your achievement on LinkedIn, your CV, or in a performance review, and share it with your network on social media

About the instructor

Bianca Zwart

Bianca Zwart

Chief of Staff

Bianca has a wealth of experience in the PR industry. As founder of the PR agency Black & White Communications, she has worked for some of Europe's fastest-growing companies. As an entrepreneur herself, Bianca appreciates the unique needs of startup PR. She is currently Chief of Staff for bunq where she combines her strategic vision and creative operational vision to help driving bunq’s effort to radically change the banking industry.

"We knew we needed to do PR. We just didn’t know how. PR.co helped us land major national coverage for our last investment round."

Niek Koning

- CEO @ Secret View

Course Bundle

Want more than one? Save with this bundle:

An introduction to PR

How to launch in the press

Announce your startup's funding

Media training

Crisis communications

5 courses
50+ videos
40+ hours
Beginner to expert level

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Frequently asked questions

What types of PR courses does PR.co offer?

Do you offer communications consulting too?

Will my team get certified?

Can I do these courses at my own pace?

What’s included in my subscription?

Frequently asked questions

What types of PR courses does PR.co offer?

Do you offer communications consulting too?

Will my team get certified?

Can I do these courses at my own pace?

What’s included in my subscription?