Qualifications for membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations are periodically reviewed to meet the requirements by the public and the organized private sector (industry and commerce). In 1998, a decision was reached that all entrants must hold any of the following qualifications:
The Institute's Professional Certificate and Diploma in Public Relations;
CAM Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Communications Studies and Public Relations;
British Institute of Public Relations Membership Diploma;
Business Education Examinations Council (BEEC) Professional Certificate and Diploma in Public Relations; and
B.A., B.Sc., HND, MA. Msc., or Ph.D in Public Relations; B.Sc., B.A. (Mass Communications), MBA with major / specialization in PR; or any recognized equivalent qualification.
How the NIPR can help
The Secretariat can help if you would like:
advice on which grade to apply for,
information on obtaining a sponsorship signature to support your application,
advice on which grade to apply for, 
