Professional Certificate Programme
Professional Certificate in Media and Communications
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Overview
The Professional Certificate in Media and Communications is a hands-on, innovative and dynamic programme that focuses on the strategic elements of news and information production, their management and the rules guiding journalism.
Graduates from this course will leave CIAPS with a clear understanding of the essential features of the media industry today.
Learning Outcome
By taking this course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the history and evolution of journalism, exploring how news media has shaped and been shaped by society over time. They will gain practical experience in newsroom operations, learning the key processes behind news gathering, editing, and reporting. Through theoretical frameworks and hands-on practice, students will be equipped with the skills needed to navigate the modern media landscape effectively.
Additionally, learners will gain a deep understanding of media laws and ethics, ensuring they can operate within legal and moral boundaries while maintaining journalistic integrity. The course also emphasizes critical communication skills essential for journalism, preparing students to convey information clearly and responsibly. Through project work and professional partnerships, participants will apply their knowledge in real-world settings, building valuable connections and gaining industry experience.
Course Content
- History and Development of Journalism
- Newsroom in Theory and Practice
- News Gathering, Editing and Reporting
- Media Laws and Ethics
- Communication Skills for Journalism
- Project, Practice and Partnership
Where you can work
This course has been designed with the clear objective of training professionals who will be capable of covering central roles in the media and communications industries. Depending upon their experience and interests, graduates will leave the programme with the required competency and confidence to work in print, digital and PR-related organisations as
- Editors
- Publishers
- Journalists
- Columnist
- Writers
- Communication consultants and strategists
- Researchers
- Copywriters
- Regulators
Attendance and Duration
Registration Fee
100
Tuition Fee
1200
- You can register now and pay your Tuition fees later
- 30% Down Payment for tuition fee (spread the balance over the duration of the course)
- Installment payment plans are available for tuition fee.
- Registration Fee:
100 - Tuition fee:
1200
Includes tuition, learning material, and ancillary facilities.
Save up to 50% on your Tuition Fee.
If you qualify for all discounts, you can pay as little as
- Early bird Discount (15% of tuition fee): Complete 50% of the tuition fee before course start date to be eligible for this discount.
- Referral Discount (15% of tuition fee): If a former CIAPS student referred you to CIAPS, you can include his/her CIAPS student number as the discount code in the registration form to be eligible for this discount.
- Unemployment Discount (20% of tuition fee): This discount is available to applicants who are unemployed.
You can claim any or all of these discounts in the Registration Form when applying for the course.
The CIAPS Advantage
Learn from the best
Our faculty are top professionals in the field.
Flexible study times
You can choose to have your classes on weekdays (Monday to Friday) or weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Develop practical skills
During the programme, you will experience different areas of this field's roles and projects that help you build skills.
Career support
We have a team of competent and passionate professionals available to assist you with career guidance, CV preparations and registrations with international professional bodies.
Enabling learning environment and friendly staff
Learn and grow in a comfortable learning environment with great welfare services.
Earn an international certificate
CIAPS is an internationally recognised professional graduate school. Earning our certificate makes you competitive locally and globally.
Applicants for this course should have a first degree or equivalent (Bachelors, HND). Having a good grade is a major advantage. Applicants without such qualifications may apply, but their applications will be subject to a more complex process and they will be required to demonstrate their ability to successfully follow the programme.
In all cases, applicants will be tested by CIAPS through written assessments and verbal interviews. Applicants will be deemed successful only if they are judged to possess a good mix of:
- Imagination and creative thinking
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to learn
- Sense of responsibility and ability to work in a team
- Resilience and stability
- Integrity and respect for others
*Applicants are highly advised to have access to a laptop or equivalent
Through PPP sessions, students develop projects as part of their learnings hence developing workplace skills.
- NGRCampus is a project by our media and journalism students. It was conceived as a platform to share and encourage information, views, reviews and analysis about tertiary institutions.
- Planning and coordination of press conferences
- Original research
What our students have to say
CIAPS is an excellent professional institute with great facilities
