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ESA Diploma

2024 ESA Diploma starts 19 January

A part-time, web-based training course

Grow your sponsorship knowledge and fast-track your career

The ESA Diploma is widely regarded as the world’s leading training course and an essential qualification for anyone wishing to progress to senior roles in sponsorship and sports and entertainment marketing. Designed for practitioners of all levels, a flexible digital platform enables students to study at their convenience.

The part-time online course has been held annually from January through August since 2012, with more than 650 candidates graduating Dip ESA. Enrolment is now open for the next intake in January 2024.

Download the ESA Diploma brochure

For a broader view of what the ESA Diploma entails, watch the video below for an introductory session with Peter Raymond, Course Director. He explains the benefits of the Diploma, how it is structured and what it takes to be successful.

Watch the Introductory Session video

The ESA Diploma is constantly refined and updated and its structure and content is regularly influenced by feedback received from students. It provides a true 360-degree view of the industry, including numerous best-practice guidelines and case studies featuring highly effective partnerships in action.

2024 ESA Diploma Scholarship

To reinforce ESA’s commitment to a diverse and progressive workforce in our industry, the ESA Diploma Scholarship offers free tuition for successful applicants. ESA is committed to creating an inclusive sponsorship community and welcomes applications for the 2024 ESA Diploma Scholarship.

Please use the sub-menu at the top to explore the course.

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