CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF
PUBLIC RELATIONS qualifications
The CIPR is the professional body for PR practitioners in the UK. With over 8,000 members, involved
in all aspects of the public relations industry, it is the largest body of its type in Europe. The CIPR
Advanced Certificate and Diploma are the only professional qualifications specifically designed for
PR practitioners. They are widely recognised within the communications industry, both in the UK and
around the world.
Both courses run on a part-time basis, which means you can study alongside your work. You can practice what you
learn right away, and both you and your employer will see immediate benefits from your studies. You’ll be taught by
experienced practitioners and will be able to broaden your perspective by learning alongside other PR professionals
from different sectors and industries.
stuDY MEtHoD
uk stuDY cEntREs AnD couRsE DAtEs
The CIPR qualifications are available from study centres across the UK.
Both qualifications involve part-time study and are completed within 12 months.
september 2009 start January 2010 start
ciPR Advanced certificate Bristol Edinburgh
Cambridge Liverpool
Guildford

ciPR Diploma Bristol Cardiff
Cambridge Guildford
Liverpool Nottingham


stuDY DAYs
• Planned prog ramme of seven study days comprising presentations, workshops, case studies, group exercises led by
an experienced tutor
• Provision of refreshments and lunch a t all study centres
• Detailed study plan – including ke y steps relating to pre-session reading, follow up action, feedback tasks and
personal development ideas
stuDY MAtERiALs AnD suPPoRt
• Membership of ‘Ebsco’ online marketing and communications library
• Discount of fers with a number of academic publishing houses
• Professional teaching support team comprising expert, qualified and experienced members including dedicated
CIPR course director, session/group leaders, personal tutors and practitioner mentors
• Prog ramme of study support including email, telephone and face-to-face contact with assigned tutor
• Pre-study e-learning pack
• Downloada ble workbooks and other materials (see Green Banana online learning resource)
• Personal prepara tion for assignments – including assessment guidance sheets, formative feedback on session
tasks, example assignments, individual counsel, marking and debriefing.
• ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCE – GREEN BANANA - www .greenbanana.biz
APPLicAtions
Application forms to study with the CIPR are available from www.marketingcollege.com. Applications must be received
by the CIPR at least two weeks before the start date of the course. Please note that applications are considered on a
first come first served basis and course places are limited.
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