The PPA Diploma in Publishing is the magazine and business media sector’s first cross-industry professional publishing qualification. Developed for the industry in consultation with the industry, the PPA Diploma in Publishing has been nationally benchmarked and sits within the National Qualifications Framework.

The programme is designed to run over 18 months with publishers attending a series of core modules plus two further elective modules. Delegates submit two work-based assignments and present to an assessment board.

Core modules

  • Finance for publishers
  • Business strategy for publishers
  • Implementing the business plan
  • Managing circulation, distribution and newstrade
  • Managing sales teams
  • Managing editorial teams
  • Brand management

Electives

  • Employment law for publishers
  • International licensing
  • Launching new shows
  • Media law for publishers
  • Managing production
  • Paper school
  • Recruitment and selection skills
  • Search engine optimisation

Assessment process

Participants are encouraged to develop their analytical, critical and evaluative abilities by applying their learning from the programme to their work. They will also undergo a rigorous assessment process. The assignments aim to give participants the opportunity to add value to their organisations by addressing real and significant work-related projects. Full assignment guidelines are supplied on registration.

Costs and registration

  • Members £6,600+VAT (PPA members may also pay in installments)
  • Non-members £7,295+VAT

Download FAQs for the PPA Diploma in Publishing

For the next PPA Diploma in Publishing group contact us for more information.