Why study with IOIC?
Advance your practice
Build the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver at a higher level and take the next step in your career.
Earn recognised credentials
Each qualification earns you a academic credit and an IOIC membership grade with the designatory letters that signal your professional standing.
Build your network
Study alongside internal communication peers, building connections and opportunities that last well beyond the qualification itself
Three qualifications. A pathway designed for you.
Studying for an IOIC qualification will advance your skills and knowledge, build your confidence and develop your practice. From those just starting out to strategic leaders formalising their experience, there is a pathway designed for where you are.
Foundation Diploma
Foundation Diploma in Internal Communication Proficiency
Accredited by Solent University | 40 CPD Points | Online Delivery | Earn Associate member (AIIC)
For those early in their internal communication career who want a structured, formal foundation in internal communication practice. Build the knowledge and confidence to deliver at a high standard from day one.
Who it is for
Internal communication professionals in the early stages of their career who want a formal, recognised qualification to underpin their practice. Also well suited to those moving into internal communication from another discipline who want to build their knowledge and credibility quickly.
What you will cover
The fundamentals of internal communication practice, aligned to the IOIC Profession Map at level one. The role of internal communication, channels, audiences, measurement, writing and the practical skills that make the difference between communication that lands and communication that does not.
The details
- Duration: Typically 8 months
- Entry: No prior qualification required
- Delivery: Part-time, online delivery
- Accreditation: Academic Level 4, Solent University
- Fees: £2800 + VAT
On completion you will be eligible for Associate membership of IOIC and can use the AIIC designatory letters after your name.
Next intake: June 2026. Find out more >>
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma in Internal Communication Proficiency
Accredited by Solent Univerity | 40 CPD Points | Online Delivery | Earn Member grade (MIIC)
For practising internal communication professionals ready to deepen their strategic capability and gain formal recognition at practitioner level. Highly personalised. The qualification that takes you from doing to excelling.
Who it is for
Internal communication professionals with practical experience who want to deepen and formalise their capability. You know how to deliver. This qualification helps you align communication with strategy, understand how to lead more complex programmes and how to demonstrate strategic value.
What you will cover
Outcome-focused communication, stakeholder management, audience mapping, measurement, data, insight and strategic value. Aligned to the IOIC Profession Map at level two, building the skills to advise, influence and make an impact.
The details
- Duration: Typically 9 months
- Entry: Practical internal communication experience required (pre-entry interview)
- Delivery: Part-time, online delivery
- Accreditation: Acadenic Level 6, Solent University
- Fees: £3,350 + VAT
On completion you will be eligible for Member grade of IOIC and can use the MIIC designatory letters after your name.
Next intake: September 2026. Find out more >>
MA in Internal Communication
Masters in Internal Communication Management
Accredited by Solent Univerity | 40 CPD Points | Blended delivery | Earn Certified membership (CIIC)
The highest academic qualification in the profession. For experienced internal communication professionals developing strategic leadership capability and the credentials to match. Delivered in partnership with Solent University.
Who it is for
Experienced internal communication professionals who want the highest level of academic recognition in the profession. You lead, or plan to lead, at a strategic level. This qualification gives you the theoretical grounding, the research skills and the postgraduate credential that reflects the seniority of your work.
What you will cover
Strategic internal communication, organisational behaviour, research methods, communication theory and a highly practical research project. Aligned to levels three and four of the IOIC Profession Map, focused on how internal communication shapes organisation performance.
The details
- Duration: Typically 13 months
- Entry: Evidenced, significant internal communication experience required
- Delivery: Blended delivery
- Accreditation: Academic Level 7, Solent University
- Fees: £7350 + VAT
Applicants without a first degree will be considered on the basis of professional experience. Required to undertake an additional step in the application process.
On completion you will be eligible for Certified membership and can use the CIIC designatory letters after your name.
Next intake: November 2026. Find out more >>