CIPR

As an alternative to centre-based study, you can study the Internal Communication Certificate online. This gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want. Teaching is delivered through online tutorials by expert lecturers and you will have access to extensive online learning resources and discussion groups.

Course dates - Autumn 2012 (Oct start)

• Start: Wed 3 Oct 2012
• Optional half day critical writing seminar: Saturday 27 October 2012
• Workshop*: Wed 31 Oct 2012

• Assignment deadline: Thu 4 Apr 2013

Course dates - Winter 2013 (Jan start)

• Start: Wed 13 Feb 2013
• Optional half day critical writing seminar: Saturday 9 March 2013
• Workshop*: Wed 20 Mar 2013
• Assignment deadline: Thu 1 August 2013

*Though recommended, the face-to-face sessions are not compulsory.

Workshops take place in central London (venue details to be confirmed by the PR Academy)

Fees

The total fee is £1,470. This is split as follows:

• CIPR awarding body fees:–
  £270 (VAT zero rated) payable to the CIPR
  Note: Payment by instalments is available for self-funding students. Please email bernadettee@cipr.co.uk for further details
• CIPR tuition fee:–
  £1,000 + VAT (£1,200) payable directly to the PR Academy. Find out what you get when you study with the PR Academy.
  Note: Payment by instalments is available for self-funding students. Please email sarah.macdonald@pracademy.co.uk for further details. (An administrative fee payable to the PR Academy will apply).

The fees include the e-books:

• 'Exploring Internal Communication' edited by Kevin Ruck
• 'Making the Connections' 2nd edition by Bill Quirke.

Unless a payment plan has been arranged, the CIPR Awarding Body fees and membership fees must be paid in full before the start of the course. Please contact the PR Academy regarding the deadline for payment of their fees.

The CIPR regrets it cannot accept payment of the Awarding Body or Membership fees by BACS.

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Note:

Applications are processed centrally at CIPR HQ. Candidates will be notified as soon as possible whether their application has been successful. Provided candidates satisfy the entry criteria, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.