EVERY THING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO

BECOME A CHARTERED

PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVE

Through the professional Exams of the Nigerian Institute of Public relations (NIPR)

About NIPR

• The Nigerian Institute of Publicrelations is the Chartered professionalbody with the role of regulating publicrelations practice and education inNigeria.

• To become a chartered member of theInstitute, individuals are expected to sitfor its certifying exams.

ABOUT NIPR EXAMS

• NIPR Exams is in (3) – Part I, II and II, with 5courses in each part, making a total of 15 coursesin all.

• The Exams are written twice in a year- June/Julyand Nov/Dec.

• The entire programme can be completed withinone (1) year using the accelerated trainingprogramme run by Professional Exams Tutorsan affiliate of The School of BusinessCommunication, a certified training school forthe Institute’s Examinations.

HOW CREDIBLEIS THIS CERTIFICATION?

• Organized public relations in Nigerian havebeen since 1963 with the Public relationsAssociation of Nigeria (PRAN), which laterevolved to become the Nigerian Institute ofPublic Relations (NIPR).

• NIPR became a chartered professional bodyin 1990 and since then has been regulatingthe practice and education of publicrelations in Nigeria.

WHAT DO I NEED TO START? REQUIREMENTS

• Application is open to any individual who desires to build acareer in Public relations or marketing communication.

• It doesn’t matter whether you have a science, social scienceor art background.

BASIC ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS• You can apply for student membership with any of the

following academic level:

• BSC/BA/HND in any course area

• OND

• Senior Secondary School Certificate –SSCE

• ( 5 credits including English Language)

I am a graduate; will I be given any exemptions?

• Graduates of Mass Communication and marketing areusually given exemptions from the Part I and II(Certificate stage) of the Public relations Institute’sProfessional exams and required to sit for the finalstage -part III (Diploma stage).

• However, such an applicant will be required to providean academic transcript to the institute for considerationof exemption request.

• Apart from mass communication and marketinggraduates, every other applicant will be required tostart from the certificate stage.

FOR WHOM: This programme is suited for…

• Corporate executives in PR, communications andrelated job functions

• Entrepreneurs and head of businesses

• Individuals interested in building a professional publicrelations career

• Recent graduates, undergraduates and maturedindividuals with SSCE

• Individuals who have a flair for public relations andcommunication related roles.

How long does this programme take?

• Though the Institute gives you amaximum of three (3) years to roundup the programme, you can finish theentire programme in just one yearwith the accelerated study option,which is advisable.

• Note that the exams are written twicein a year (June/July and Nov/Dec)

HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?

• Students can combine part I and part II(certificate stage) and write in one sittingand proceed to the final stage in the nextsitting.

• Note that exams are written twice in theyear- June/July and Nov/Dec of each year.That means, you do part I & II in June/Julyfor instance, and then do the final stage inNov/Dec when you passed the 10 courses inthe certificate stage.

Can I break down the courses and write them in bits?

• Yes you can, but we do not advice

you to. Since the courses are

interrelated, the knowledge of one

helps you to deal with the other.

• This way, it is easier to pass all the

papers when you combine Part I &

Part II.

What BENEFITS do I stand to gain taking this course?

• So many benefits come with getting the finaldiploma of NIPR:

• the training exposes participants to thefundamentals of public relations practice,providing sound theoretical framework todiscuss core public relations areas; mediarelations dynamics, PR principles, planning andstrategy, communication theories, Stakeholdersand consumer behavior management, corporateand product branding, PR measurement andsocial media analysis.

What you stand to benefit (2)

• Recognized Certification: Participants shallalso be awarded a Professional Diploma inPublic Relations from the Public RelationsInstitute, which is an equivalent of aBSC/HND certification, as it can be usedfor a Masters programme in selecteduniversities like;

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka University ofIbadan, Lagos state university, University ofUyo, University of Calabar, Olabisi OnabanjoUniversity and more…

International Recognition:

• NIPR qualification is also recognized by

international universities as well and can

be used for post graduate programmes

in universities in London, Canada and

other top rate foreign universities.

• All that will be required is your

academic transcript from NIPR after the

completion of your programme.

What is the cost

BREAKDOWNCertificate Stage (Part I and II)• Student membership registration = N5000

• Lecture application fee = N5000

• Lecture fees (Part I & II)

(Discount apply) = N70, 000

• Course registration

(paid one month to exams)

and exam fee (part I & II). = N27, 500

Total: = N107, 500

Diploma Stage

• Student membership registration = *** (this is done only once)

• Lecture application fee = N5000

• Lecture fees (discount apply) = N50, 000

• Course registration/

• Exam fee (part III) = N17, 500

Total: = N 72, 500

Can I get discounts on fees?

• The following group of people can accessdiscount offers

• Youth Corpers , Undergraduates and SSCEholders below 26yrs 20% discount on lecturefees

• Referral from our Corporate partners 10%discount on lecture fees

• Referral from our Alumni and past students 5%discount on lecture fees

LECTURE SCHEDULE:

Students can choose from the following lecture schedules

Weekends: For working class and executives and entrepreneurs busy during weekdays. Lectures hold on:

• Saturday – 9am- 2pm

• Sunday – 12 – 4pm

• Weekdays/Private Session: For individuals who arebusy during the weekends and free by weekdays. Theschedule for this is usually arranged to meet thestudent’s timing and convenience.

Where is the lecture center?

• Lagos: Maria Lodge, 19 Ikorodu Road, Maryland.

Land Marks: Sentinel Event Center, Association of Friends, Close to Maryland BRT Bus Stop.

• Students from Abuja, Portharcourt and other states should contact: 08098023336

Want to speak to someone?

• Email: info@professionalexamstutors.com

• Website: www.professionalexamstutors.com

• PHONE:

• Call : 08098023336 or 08012562726.

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