Professional Exams Tutors Nigeria NIPR professional Exams tutorial.

1. 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)

2. About NIPR
• The Nigerian Institute of Public
relations is the Chartered professional
body with the role of regulating public
relations practice and education in
Nigeria.
• To become a chartered member of the
Institute, individuals are expected to sit
for its certifying exams.

3. ABOUT NIPR EXAMS
• NIPR Exams is in (3) – Part I, II and II, with 5
courses in each part, making a total of 15 courses
in all.
• The Exams are written twice in a year- June/July
and Nov/Dec.
• The entire programme can be completed within
one (1) year using the accelerated training
programme run by Professional Exams Tutors
an affiliate of The School of Business
Communication, a certified training school for
the Institute’s Examinations.

4. HOW CREDIBLE
IS THIS CERTIFICATION?
• Organized public relations in Nigerian have
been since 1963 with the Public relations
Association of Nigeria (PRAN), which later
evolved to become the Nigerian Institute of
Public Relations (NIPR).
• NIPR became a chartered professional body
in 1990 and since then has been regulating
the practice and education of public
relations in Nigeria.

5. WHAT DO I NEED TO START?
REQUIREMENTS
• Application is open to any individual who desires to build a
career in Public relations or marketing communication.
• It doesn’t matter whether you have a science, social science
or 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)

6. I am a graduate; will I be given any
exemptions?
• Graduates of Mass Communication and marketing are
usually given exemptions from the Part I and II
(Certificate stage) of the Public relations Institute’s
Professional exams and required to sit for the final
stage -part III (Diploma stage).
• However, such an applicant will be required to provide
an academic transcript to the institute for consideration
of exemption request.
• Apart from mass communication and marketing
graduates, every other applicant will be required to
start from the certificate stage.

7. FOR WHOM: This programme is suited for…
• Corporate executives in PR, communications and
related job functions
• Entrepreneurs and head of businesses
• Individuals interested in building a professional public
relations career
• Recent graduates, undergraduates and matured
individuals with SSCE
• Individuals who have a flair for public relations and
communication related roles.

8. How long does this programme take?
• Though the Institute gives you a
maximum of three (3) years to round
up the programme, you can finish the
entire programme in just one year
with the accelerated study option,
which is advisable.
• Note that the exams are written twice
in a year (June/July and Nov/Dec)

9. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?
• Students can combine part I and part II
(certificate stage) and write in one sitting
and proceed to the final stage in the next
sitting.
• Note that exams are written twice in the
year- June/July and Nov/Dec of each year.
That means, you do part I & II in June/July
for instance, and then do the final stage in
Nov/Dec when you passed the 10 courses in
the certificate stage.

10. 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.

11. What BENEFITS do I stand to gain
taking this course?
• So many benefits come with getting the final
diploma of NIPR:
• the training exposes participants to the
fundamentals of public relations practice,
providing sound theoretical framework to
discuss core public relations areas; media
relations dynamics, PR principles, planning and
strategy, communication theories, Stakeholders
and consumer behavior management, corporate
and product branding, PR measurement and
social media analysis.

12. What you stand to benefit (2)
• Recognized Certification: Participants shall
also be awarded a Professional Diploma in
Public Relations from the Public Relations
Institute, which is an equivalent of a
BSC/HND certification, as it can be used
for a Masters programme in selected
universities like;
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka University of
Ibadan, Lagos state university, University of
Uyo, University of Calabar, Olabisi Onabanjo
University and more…

13. 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.

14. What is the cost
BREAKDOWN
Certificate 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

15. 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

16. Can I get discounts on fees?
• The following group of people can access
discount offers
• Youth Corpers , Undergraduates and SSCE
holders below 26yrs 20% discount on lecture
fees
• Referral from our Corporate partners 10%
discount on lecture fees
• Referral from our Alumni and past students 5%
discount on lecture fees

17. 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 are
busy during the weekends and free by weekdays. The
schedule for this is usually arranged to meet the
student’s timing and convenience.

18. 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

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