If You Attended One of Our Seminars in the Last Few Years, We Can Help Arrange for You to Receive One Free Credit Hour Towards a Graduate Certificate in Crisis Communications

Are you ready to elevate your career and become an indispensable asset to your organization? Ohio University’s prestigious Scripps College of Communication offers an exceptional opportunity that could transform your professional trajectory.

Through an innovative partnership with Hennes Communications, if you recently attended a seminar with Bruce Hennes, you can receive one free credit hour towards a 12-hour certificate Graduate Certificate in Crisis Communication from Scripps College at Ohio University.

Why choose this opportunity?

• Immediate Value: Instantly apply your prior Hennes seminar experience toward graduate credits (a $500+ value).
• Flexible and Convenient: The fully online format fits seamlessly into your busy schedule, empowering you to enroll at any time.
• Career Impact: Master skills essential for excelling in communication crises, positioning yourself for leadership and growth.
• Pathway to Advanced Degrees: Credits earned can seamlessly transfer toward a master’s degree in communication or organizational communication.

“Effective crisis communication is undoubtedly the most important element in managing a crisis. By establishing a strong academic foundation and acquiring real-life skills, professionals can better prepare and execute effective crisis communication strategies,” explained John Born, former director of Ohio’s Department of Public Safety, and current visiting assistant professor and executive-in-residence in the Scripps College of Communication and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

“From accusations of fiscal or legal mismanagement, labor issues and board chair-executive director disputes to DEI controversies, mergers and acquisitions, cyberattacks and active shooter situations, we live in a world of immediate news, where everyone has a mobile phone and any incident can become a front-page story, a trending story on social media, or an all-hands management issue for the C-suite,” said Bruce Hennes, CEO of Hennes Communications and an assistant professor at Ohio University.

“Today, controversies are tried first in ‘The ‘Court of Public Opinion’ before ‘The Court of Law’ and the skill set used by CEOs, directors and managers to earn their leadership roles isn’t the same skill set it takes to manage a crisis,” said Hennes. “A graduate certificate from the Scripps College at Ohio University will assuredly enhance your career.”

The crisis communication graduate certificate can be pursued as a standalone program or combined with other coursework to obtain a graduate degree in communication or organizational communication.

This online certificate program offers the flexibility of year-round enrollment, catering to the needs of working professionals.  It is particularly recommended for current and aspiring leaders in public-facing sectors such as education, healthcare, eldercare, law enforcement and government.

For more information about the partnership between the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University and Hennes Communications:https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/crisis-credit

For more information about the 12-hour graduate certificate:https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/online/graduate-certificates/crisis-communication

For more information about Hennes Communications: https://www.crisiscommunications.com

For more information about Bruce Hennes:https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/about/deans-office/bh042522ohio-edu

To get further, in-depth information and/or start the process (including applying the free credit hour), contact Bruce Hennes:hennes@crisiscommunications.com