Chartered Institute of Public Relations

01/06/2026

Even the most experienced communications professionals can feel nervous before speaking in front of an audience.

Whether it’s presenting to senior stakeholders, speaking at events, handling difficult questions or simply trying to sound more confident in meetings, strong presentation skills have become essential for PR professionals at every level.

Our Public Speaking & Presentation Skills course is designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your delivery and become a more engaging and impactful speaker.

Through practical exercises, professional coaching and constructive feedback, you’ll learn how to present with greater clarity, confidence and authority.

This highly practical workshop includes professional coaching in a supportive environment, helping you put new techniques into practice straight away.

📅 18 June 2026📍 Online

Course aim This course will help you become more confident when speaking in front of audiences. It will enable you to practise newly acquired techniques in a supportive environment and receive professional coaching and constructive feedback.

27/05/2026

AI is no longer a future trend in PR. It’s already transforming how communications teams research, create, analyse and operate.

But as the technology evolves at extraordinary speed, many professionals are finding themselves stuck at the basics while competitors move ahead with more advanced, strategic uses of AI.

Our Advanced AI course is designed for PR practitioners who already use AI in their day-to-day work and are ready to take the next step.

This practical and forward-looking course will help you move beyond prompts and productivity hacks to explore the techniques, tools and developments shaping the next generation of communications practice.

This course combines strategic insight with practical applications to help you gain a competitive advantage in an AI-driven industry.

📅 18 June 2026 📍 Online

Course aim The aim of the course is to provide comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical advice for PR practitioners wishing to make advanced use of AI. The industry is advancing quickly, offering competitive advantage to those making full use of the latest techniques.

25/05/2026

Social media is moving fast. Algorithms are changing constantly, platforms are evolving, and communications teams are under growing pressure to deliver engagement, visibility and measurable results with limited time and resources.

But posting more content isn’t the answer. Strategic social media management is.

Our Social Media Management course is designed to help PR and communications professionals plan, manage and evaluate social media activity more effectively, while understanding the tools, techniques and measurement approaches that actually make a difference.

Delivered by a specialist trainer in online PR, SEO and analytics, this practical course combines expert insight, case studies and group discussion to help you strengthen your confidence and capability in social media management.

📅 17 June 2026 📍 Online

Course aim This course will help you to plan, manage and evaluate your social media activity. It will also provide practical insight into the most cost-effective tools and techniques to use in your day-to-day social media activities and guidance on ethical and legal issues.

24/05/2026

What does communications leadership demand of the modern practitioner?

A new episode of our Engage Podcast – Leadership and Impact – explores just that. Recorded at our 2025 Annual Conference, host Steve Bryant (né Pritchard) sits down with some of the day’s expert speakers to capture the thinking and insights behind each session.

Guests discuss the cognitive cost of generative AI, the new expectations of multi-generational teams, managing change at scale, and more.

Listen to the episode: https://newsroom.cipr.co.uk/episode-21-of-ciprs-engage-podcast-out-now-leadership-and-impact/

CIPR members can log 5 CPD points for listening.

23/05/2026

Politics, policy and regulation are shaping the communications landscape more than ever, yet many PR professionals still feel unsure about how government really works or how to engage with policymakers effectively.

From navigating Parliament and understanding the legislative process to influencing decision-makers ethically and strategically, public affairs can often feel complex and intimidating.

Our Practical Public Affairs course is designed to change that.

This one-day course will help you build confidence in lobbying and political communication, understand the machinery of government, and develop practical skills you can immediately apply in your role.

Whether you’re new to public affairs or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this course will give you a clearer understanding of how to work effectively with politics and policymakers.

📅 15 June 2026 📍 London

Limited spaces remaining. Secure your place today:

Course aim This course will provide a broad insight into the skills required for lobbying and political communication, dispelling myths and developing practical skills in public affairs.

15/05/2026

Step forward and make a difference to the profession.

The CIPR's 2027 elections are open for nominations. Seats on our Board and Council and as 2027 President-Elect are available, each offering the chance to shape the strategic direction of the world's only Royal Chartered body for PR professionals.

Standing for election gives you the chance to strengthen your leadership capability in a high-impact environment and raise your profile as a visible voice across the industry.

Self-nomination forms, role details and time commitments are available on our webpage: https://www.cipr.co.uk/CIPR/About_Us/Governance_/CIPR_Elections.aspx

Nominations close at 17:00 BST on Friday 22 May.

13/05/2026

You’ve tested the tools. You’ve refined your prompts. You’ve learned how to get better outputs from ChatGPT. But AI is creating more work for you.

Our new 'Automated AI' course is designed for PR professionals who are ready to move beyond prompting and start automating the routine parts of their workflow using AI and no-code tools.

Learn how to automate repetitive tasks, integrate platforms more effectively, and free up valuable time for strategic thinking and creative work.

If you’re ready to advance how you’re using AI, this practical course will help you turn AI from a helpful assistant into a true workflow partner.

📅 10 June 2026 📍 Online

Book your place while you can.

07/02/2026

Did you deliver work in the last 12 months that changed perceptions, delivered measurable impact, and helped move organisations and society forward?

The CIPR Excellence Awards 2026 celebrate communications that truly made a difference. With 26 campaign categories spanning every discipline of modern communications - from Public Affairs and Healthcare, to Travel, Fashion and beyond - this is the place to showcase your best work.

If you had a standout year for campaigns, explore the categories and start shaping your award-winning entries.

New campaign categories for 2026
• Change Communications Campaign
• Best In-House Campaign
• Best Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Campaign or Initiative

Discover all categories: https://bit.ly/3UNlqUj

04/02/2026

📒 Our 2026 training brochure is here and you'll want to grab a copy for you and your team.

This is your go-to guide for CIPR training over the coming year and it's packed with learning opportunities that fit around real life.

✨ What’s inside:

• In-person courses in London

• Virtual courses for PR professionals everywhere

• On-demand courses you can access on your schedule, across time zones

• Tailored and in-house options for teams

You’ll find course dates, prices, booking info and accessibility details - plus membership benefits to make your budget and your learning go further (save up to £200 per course and keep growing with CIPR CPD when you become a member).

🔗 Download the brochure and find your courses today:

https://cipr.co.uk/CIPR/Learn_Develop/Training/Training_Brochure.aspx