The Foundation Diploma is designed to provide the skills and knowledge required of an internal communication professional at the start of their career. Gaining a qualification via the IoIC demonstrates not only professional capability but dedication to your internal communication career and professional development.
By completing the Foundation Diploma, students will: | Additional benefits include: |
Understand the role and purpose of internal communication within an organisation and how it supports the achievement of overall business objectives | Establishing a practice of reflective thinking, leading to an enhanced ability to think critically and articulate ideas clearly, and using academic writing techniques to build ability to draw on ideas to support an argument |
Be able to demonstrate best practice when creating content to deliver a business message, including consideration of audience, channel and style | Taking a pro-active, tailored approach to professional development and continuous learning, informed by the framework of the IoIC profession map |
Understand best practice in internal communication planning as well as their own role in the delivery of a communication campaign | Working closely with our diploma facilitator who provides one-to-one support and guidance throughout your studies and learning from internal communication industry experts |
Develop an awareness of the impact of the workplace and the organisation’s external environment on internal communication and the delivery of business messages | Gaining access to Solent University's online library and portal as well as IoIC's dedicated online learning environment where you will engage in discussions and other activities with your fellow students |
To find out about the entry criteria of the Foundation Diploma, click here.