
About this course
With the CIPR Specialist Diploma in Sustainability Communications course, you will equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to lead an organisation’s (commercial, public sector or non-profit-making) strategic management of sustainability communication with confidence. Research and develop ethical sustainability communications strategies and plans that enable organisations to enhance and protect their reputation and make a positive impact on communities.
Our course includes live online sessions, tutorials and individual feedback on assignment topics.
Course detail
Study Support Package
Live interactive online workshops
One to one tutorials
Online library with all the books you need
Individual feedback on your assignment idea
Study Hub: our bespoke online learning centre
Networking via our LinkedIn group
Easy tutor contact
Pay monthly
Initial fee: £315.80 (incl. VAT)
6 monthly instalments: £290 (incl. VAT)
A one-off initial fee is taken when you enrol. Instalments are collected monthly from the date you enrolled.
How we calculate your fee
PR Academy tuition: £1,349 (+ VAT)
CIPR fees: £437 (no VAT)
Total: £1,786 (+ VAT)
VAT is calculated upon enrolment and is dependant on your location and situation.
VAT inclusive fee is £2,055.80
Who’s this course for?
Experienced practitioners. You are a senior practitioner working in PR, corporate communication, marketing communication, internal communication, public affairs or media relations or a related field. You maybe working in-house or on the consultancy side.
Increase your knowledge and confidence. You want to be able to lead and advise on sustainability communication with confidence based on sound knowledge.
Master’s level. This is Master’s level course so make sure you are ready to study and be assessed at this level.
Learning outcomes
Apply relevant macro, meso and micro contexts of strategic sustainability communications leadership including the role of PR in the relationship between organisations and sustainability.
Develop ethical sustainability communications strategies and plans.
Explore the link between sustainability and reputation, issues and crisis management.
Critically evaluate the role of PR in advancing a corporate sustainability communications strategy including by applying sustainability communications tools, concepts and ethical principles to the organisational context.
Discover how our courses work
Ann Pilkington, co-founder of PR Academy explains how our courses work, demonstrates our Study Hub and explains the resources and support you will receive. Also hear from members of the PR Academy alumni.
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- Full syllabus
- Assignment details
- Reasons to study

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