View the CIPR's full syllabus.
Providing a detailed introduction to PR, including essential writing and other technical skills, this course is designed for those new to public relations who want to learn the basic techniques of this communications discipline.
Study support will be given by an experienced PR practitioner. Our exclusive online Learning Zone includes a range of learning methods including interactive exercises, video material and case studies, and backed up with tutor support.
Study package
Find out what our students receive in their study package as part of this course.
Additional support
There are lots of free resources available within our student community to ensure you gain the best learning experience possible:
- Learning styles support and practical toolkits to help with your studies
- Fortnightly personal development and career webinars
- Two podcasts; one follows the opinions of our experts and the other welcomes guests from the industry
- The ‘Marketer’s Sustainability Toolkit’ shows you what you need to action in your organisation.
Online learning
| Start any time and set your own pace! | £500 +VAT | ENROL |
Fees and payment
Course fees are subject to VAT in the United Kingdom.
You can pay the course fees by debit/credit card or provide us with a Purchase Order number to invoice your company.
* An additional amount of £172 for CIPR registration and assessment to be paid at checkout.
Spread the cost of your course
Available for UK bank accounts only.
Take advantage and make an initial payment of £200 by credit/debit card, then spread the remaining amount over 4 equal monthly instalments as follows:
Entry criteria and support
In order to take this course, you need to have:
- at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above,*
- PLUS, proficiency in English (via IELTS with band score of 6.5 or above, or equivalent).
- *If you do not have the necessary entry requirements, you may still be accepted at the discretion of the CIPR on the basis of your professional experience (not necessarily in public relations).
Do you know which qualification is right for you?
As part of this course, you will also receive the full study package and there are lots of free resources available within our student community to ensure you gain the best learning experience possible — This includes:
- Learning styles support and practical toolkits to help with your studies.
- The ‘Marketer’s Sustainability Toolkit’ shows you what you need to action in your organisation.
- Fortnightly personal development and career webinars.
- Informal Friday Drop-ins which follows a current topic for students to discuss and generate ideas.
- Two podcasts; one follows the opinions of our experts and the other welcomes guests from the industry.