Professional development

Our research amongst practitioners found they were interested in public relations academic research - but that it was not always accessible or affordable. We also reveal the gaps between those subjects pursued by academic researchers and those of most interest to practitioners.

In part three of our Public Relations Education Report, we discuss policy on skills and apprenticeships.

Versatile Canadian Jean Valin has made a major contribution to the development of global professional standards in public relations.

Our careers specialist suggests how you can use the Global Capability Framework for yourself and within your teams.

Here's what non-PR graduates need to know to get started and to get ahead in public relations.

Training helps to sharpen up skills, qualifications help you to step up in your career, and chartership means you've signed up to the professional project.

Dr Heather Yaxley answers questions about the CIPR professional PR qualifications.