The CIPR provides training for practitioners at all levels. To find out what's on and when, please see our workshop index or view the Events Calendar. CIPR training also includes breakfast briefings at junior and intermediate level, BiteSize training for internal communicators and in-house tailored training.
Qualifications
We offer the only industry recognised PR qualifications at Foundation, Advanced Certificate and Diploma level plus specialist short courses in Internal Communication (certificate / diploma level) , Public Affairs Diploma and Crisis (Response) Communication Diploma.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
CIPR members can access our online CPD system now. The CPD scheme requires members to record 60 points of learning and development activity each year, leading to Accredited Practitioner status. We can also accredit employer based schemes and offer various fast tracks to Accredited Practitioner status via CPD.
Chartered Practitioner scheme
Senior professionals can apply for individual Chartered Practitioner status. The scheme assesses candidates against set criteria and breadth and depth of experience. The 2010 scheme is now open.
CIPR recognised courses
We grant recognition to university courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, by assessing course content, teaching staff and monitoring annual performance.
Course finder
Search our database of qualifications, training and recognised courses.
