CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations)

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the UK's leading public relations industry professional body. Founded in February 1948, today has over 9000 members.

 The CIPR is the largest association of its kind in Europe. We are a member of the European PR federation CERP (Confederation Europeenne des Relations Publiques) and a founding member of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communications Management.

The Institute represents and serves the interests of people working in public relations in the UK and abroad. We offer access to information, advice and support, and provide networking and training opportunities through a wide variety of events, conferences and workshops.

CIPR offers specialists in PR training and experts on conference management and seminars. Each semester they offer an extensive programme of training and events covering the most relevant topics of the PR profession.

Taking a Leading Role for the CIPR Diploma

 Candidates can enrol to the CIPR Diploma in Public Relations, that is offered at Globaltraining, Institute of Professional Studies, provides the knowledge and understanding of theory and practice, to develop as effective PR professionals. It provides an understanding of the strategy roles and management functions of public relations and provides advanced capability in management and practice.

The aim of the CIPR Diploma is to develop skills, raising awareness, rewarding excellence, supporting CIPR members and giving public relations a voice at the highest levels.

 Diploma graduates are eligible to become full members of the CIPR, and the Diploma is suitable for any candidate if:

• You are an experienced PR professional without an industry specific qualification
• You want to learn about the strategic roles and functions of the public relations practitioner.