Universidad Metropolitana launches Public Relations diploma

The Universidad Metropolitana, through its Deanery of Extension, has opened registration for a Diploma in Public Relations and Influence. The academic program is designed to train professionals in building, positioning, and protecting the reputation of brands, organizations, and leaders.

The first cohort is scheduled to begin on October 6, 2026, and will consist of 120 academic hours distributed over five months. The curriculum addresses the modern landscape of public relations, which extends beyond traditional media contact to include digital environments, in-person experiences, and audience conversations.

Yuraima Mercado, the program's creator and academic coordinator, stated that the diploma aims to bring public relations into an educational space with the rigor and depth the discipline deserves, distinguishing influence from mere marketing visibility. The program also seeks to strengthen ethical communication and journalism practices within Venezuela.