The first 38 students received their PR certificates.

On October 29, 2008, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities held a certificate awarding ceremony for 38 students of the "Public Relations Skills" course, including 6 students who achieved excellent grades and 28 students who achieved good grades.

[img class="caption" src="images/stories/2008/10/29/1.jpg" border="0" alt="Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Gia Lam presenting certificates to students" title="Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Gia Lam presenting certificates to students" width="240" height="160" align="right" ]

The "Public Relations Skills" course, organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, took place from June 25th to September 14th, 2008, with the participation of 41 students and civil servants in Hanoi. In this course, participants had to study five subjects: Event Organization and Brand Management; Group and Individual PR; PR and Communication; Conflict and Crisis Management; and Basic PR Skills, and had to complete a final exam for each subject.

This course is part of the school's larger initiative to diversify training programs, meet practical needs, and expand career opportunities for young people. The second course is scheduled to take place in mid-November 2008.