• Prospective candidates for Level I must possess any one of the following:
1. A recognized post graduate degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or Social Sciences plus a minimum of one (1) year post qualification working experience in Public Relations.
2. A recognized degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or the Social Sciences plus a minimum of two (2) years post qualification working experience in Public Relations, or
3. A recognized diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or the Social Sciences plus a minimum of three (3) years post qualification working experience or a certificate in Journalism, Public Relations / Advertising or Marketing plus participation in an IPR course / seminar plus a minimum of five (5) years post qualification working experience in Public Relations.
• A prospective candidate for Level II must possess:
1. A Level I certificate of the Institute plus a minimum of three (3) years post Level I working experience in Public Relations or related field.
• A prospective candidate for exemption from examinations must possess the following:
1. A masters or higher degree in Public Relations or related field such as Journalism or Communications with not less than ten (10) years working experience in Public Relations, five (5) of which must be at a Senior Management level to be admitted as an Accredited Member.
2. A post-graduate qualification in Public Relations or related field such as Journalism and Communications with not less than five (5) years working experience to be exempted from one level ONLY.
• Prospective candidates may apply by submitting the following:
1. Curriculum Vitae indicating educational institutions attended, courses / seminars attended, certificates and years obtained, employment history and post examination working experience in Public Relations or related field for non-members
2. Candidates for exemptions shall make a power point presentation of a case study on a PR related issue of choice and pass a verbal interview.