The CIPR’s Diploma and Advanced Certificate professional qualifications can now be studied at centres in 14 countries overseas, as well as 15 centres across the United Kingdom. Enrolment is now open for the September intake.
Overseas centres include Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Bosnia & Herzegovina, China, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Nigeria, Serbia, Slovenia, Syria and the Ukraine.
CIPR head of qualifications James Petre said: “This is a huge endorsement for the quality of the CIPR brand. Building on the success of our UK-based centres, we have developed this extensive overseas network in only two years. Achieving our Chartered status strengthened our proposition abroad immensely and leading PR organisations in other countries have been knocking at our door for approval to teach our qualifications.”
Both CIPR qualifications receive industry recognition. The Advanced Certificate is for people interested in pursuing a career in public relations, or those who have been working in a junior role in the business for about two years. The Certificate provides a solid grounding in all aspects of PR theory and practice, as well as professional development.
The postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations is for more experienced professionals or those without a specific qualification, providing advanced capability in management and practice.
And for those who might have difficulty attending a centre, the Diploma can also be studied online. Further details are available at www.cipr.co.uk/qualifications.