Public Affairs Diploma (Specialist)

Issued by Chartered Institute of Public Relations

Earners of the Public Affairs Diploma [Specialist] (taught and assessed at Level 7) have developed specialist knowledge and expertise in in the contexts, concepts and practical tools of public affairs. They will also have learned about how to put this experience into the wider context of the role of public affairs in organisations and society, how public affairs contributes to an organisation’s success, and what is expected of an ethical practitioner in the complex political environment.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Campaign Management
Political Communications
Public Affairs

Earning Criteria

To gain the qualification earners will have undergone a minimum of 20 hours tuition, as well as additional self-directed study, to learn about the concepts, theories and knowledge required to develop capabilities in research, planning, execution and evaluation of public affairs activities. The qualification assessment requires earners to have successfully completed a 3,000 word executive report plus a supporting 2,000 word summary analysis of secondary research findings.