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External Affairs Management

Develop strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and crisis management skills for effective external affairs leadership in organizations global public
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International Relations

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Public Diplomacy

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Media Management

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Government Liaison

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Crisis Communication

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Michael Carter
US · Course completed

I recently completed the External Affairs Management course at Stanmore School of Business, and I must say it was a game-changer for my career. The course content was incredibly relevant and helped me achieve my learning goals of understanding the intricacies of external affairs in a business setting. The practical knowledge I gained from the course has been invaluable, particularly in terms of navigating complex regulatory environments and building effective stakeholder relationships. The quality of the course materials was top-notch, and I appreciated the real-world examples and case studies that were used to illustrate key concepts. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my learning experience and would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to advance their skills in external affairs management.

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Leila Hassan
EG · Course completed

I took the External Affairs Management course at Stanmore School of Business, and it was a great experience. The course covered a wide range of topics, from crisis management to media relations, and the instructors were knowledgeable and engaging. One of the most useful things I learned was how to craft a effective media pitch, which has already come in handy in my job. The course materials were also very relevant and up-to-date, which I appreciated. My only suggestion would be to include more case studies from the Middle East and North Africa region, as this would make the course even more relatable and applicable to my work. Overall, I would recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their external affairs skills.

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Kaito Nakamura
JP · Course completed

Wow, just wow! The External Affairs Management course at Stanmore School of Business was amazing! The instructors were so knowledgeable and passionate about the subject, and the course content was incredibly comprehensive. I loved how the course covered both the theoretical and practical aspects of external affairs management, and the examples from real-world companies were so insightful. I gained so many valuable skills and insights from this course, including how to develop a effective external affairs strategy and how to measure the success of external affairs initiatives. The course materials were also very high quality, and I appreciated the flexibility of being able to complete the course online. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to take their external affairs skills to the next level!

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Rafaela Silva
BR · Course completed

I completed the External Affairs Management course at Stanmore School of Business, and it was a great learning experience. The course content was very detailed and covered a wide range of topics, from stakeholder engagement to reputation management. I appreciated how the course emphasized the importance of cultural sensitivity and adaptability in external affairs management, as this is something that is often overlooked. The instructors were also very supportive and provided helpful feedback throughout the course. One thing that would have made the course even better would be more opportunities for networking and collaboration with other students. Overall, I would recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their skills in external affairs management, particularly those working in Latin America.





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