Course Overview
Strengthen stakeholder trust and protect corporate reputation through strategic communication in extractive industries.
Course Overview
Extractive industries—oil, gas, mining, and minerals—operate in environments marked by high scrutiny, environmental impact, regulatory pressure, and complex stakeholder expectations. This course explores how effective public relations can support social licence to operate, mitigate reputational risks, and build transparent, credible engagement strategies.
Participants learn communication techniques for managing community relations, responding to crises, framing environmental and social performance, and navigating media narratives. Drawing on real-world cases from global extractive operations, the programme equips professionals to develop proactive communication frameworks that enhance reputation, trust, and long-term operational stability.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand PR challenges and opportunities unique to extractive sectors.
- Build communication strategies that strengthen social licence and stakeholder confidence.
- Manage media relations, community engagement, and environmental communication.
- Respond effectively to crises, controversies, and emerging reputational threats.
- Create transparent, credible reporting aligned with ESG and sustainability goals.
Upon successful completion of this programme, participants will receive an Oxford Knowledge Certificate of Completion.
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Awarded by: Oxford Knowledge
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Format: Printed certificate with unique ID and optional digital verification
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Delivery: Issued at course completion or sent within 7 working days
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Recognition: Certificates validate participation in advanced, expert-led training aligned with global industry standards.
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Accreditation: Oxford Knowledge certifications represent advanced learning led by global experts. We are actively pursuing formal accreditations with top-tier institutions to further enhance your credentials.
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This certificate demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence and is a valuable addition to your leadership and development portfolio.
Requirements
- Designed for PR professionals, communication leads, sustainability teams, community affairs managers, and external relations officers
- Suitable for mining companies, oil & gas operators, national resource agencies, and environmental regulators
- No prior PR background required; tools and communication models will be introduced
- English proficiency required (course delivered in English)
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