CIPR Advanced Certificate

The CIPR Advanced Certificate is a degree level qualification. It gives you an excellent grounding in both theory and practice. It is a valuable qualification in its own right and also prepares you for the CIPR Diploma in Public Relations. It is a ten month course with 48 hours of tuition.

Syllabus

The course comprises three units and three assessments. Click here for more information.

The Advanced Certificate is right for you if…

• You are interested in pursuing a career in PR
• You have been working in the PR industry at fairly junior levels for at least two years
• You are working in any field of Public Relations, for example media relations, internal communications, public affairs and would like your first professional qualification

What it costs and what you get

Tuition fees and CIPR Awarding Body fees will be published in the Spring. You will also need to become a member of the CIPR if you aren’t already.

What’s included in the tuition fees?

• 48 hours tuition and all course materials
• The text book : “Exploring Public Relations” by Tench and Yeomans
• The text book: “Evaluating Public Relations” by Watson and Noble
• The text book: “Effective Writing Skills for Public Relations” by Foster
• Marked, mock assignment
• Access to a dedicated area of our website with discussion forums and other resources such as podcasts.

Other things to know

Advanced Certificate graduates can become Associate Members of the CIPR and go on to study the CIPR Diploma. Advanced Certificate graduates with three years’ experience in PR will be eligible for full membership.

Course dates

The course usually takes place on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm at the Brunei Gallery, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

Autumn  2010
The next course starts in the autumn and dates will be published in the Spring. 

How do I enrol?

Step one: Check that you meet the enrolment criteria. Click here to view or download below.

Step two: Complete the application form on the CIPR website, go to: www.cipr.co.uk, then select ‘qualifications’/’advanced certificate’ and under quick links, select “How do I apply”?