Syllabus

The ESA Diploma is a web-based, distance-learning course comprising six modules:

Module 1 – Sponsorship – Background
Module 2 – The Sponsorship Landscape
Module 3 – The Sponsorship Environment
Module 4 – Making Sponsorship Work
Module 5 – Sponsorship Activation
Module 6 – Sponsorship Research, Assessment and Evaluation

For an in-depth look, download the 2026 Syllabus (PDF)

Fees

Early Bird Rate
£2,995
to be received in full by midnight (23:59 UK) Friday 28 November 2025

Standard Rate
£3,495
to be received in full by close of enrolment, Thursday 22 January 2026

ESA Members
receive a discount according to their membership level:

ESA membership level

Annual ESA membership fee

% discount off this course

STUDENT

€115 / £99

10%

LEVEL 1

€480 / £420

10%

LEVEL 2

€660 / £580

20%

LEVEL 3

€1,015 / £899

22.5%

LEVEL 4

€1,795 / £1,580

25%

LEVEL 5

€3,585 / £3,150

30%

Non-members:
Enquire now to hear how ESA membership can save you money!

Multiple bookings for ESA Members ONLY
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Receive a further 15% ESA member discount when enrolling 3 or more candidates from the same member company

Charities
receive a 10% discount with their Charity Registration Number

Unemployed?
Special rate available on request

MII Members
Receive a discount as advised by MII

Please note:

·         Fees are due in full before login details can be divulged, as all course learning materials are made available online
·         Bank transfer or card payment possible – all course fees are only available in GBP
·         UK companies and individuals are charged 20% VAT – all prices are shown ex VAT

Dates – 2026

·         All Seminars are held via Zoom unless otherwise indicated
·         Times are shown in GMT/BST and CET/CEST
·         TBA = to be advised
·         Please note all dates and times are subject to change

Tuesday 4 November 2025	ESA Diploma online taster session (16:00-16:45 GMT / 17:00-17:45 CET)
Friday 28 November	Early bird enrolment deadline (settlement is to be received in full by this date)
Thursday 22 January 2026	Official enrolment closes (settlement must be received in full by this date)
Friday 23 January	Registration Day. ESA Team will email your login by end of day (if full settlement is received by Thursday 22 January)
Wednesday 28 January	Induction session (17:30-20:00 GMT) followed by drinks until 21:00
Thursday 29 January	Online Induction session (16:00-18:00 GMT / 17:00-19:00 CET) (Held in Zoom for those unable to attend yesterday’s in-person Induction in London – find joining link on learning site)
Thursday 5 February	Seminar 1 (17:00-18:15 GMT / 18:00-19:15 CET)
Thursday 19 February	Seminar 2 (17:00-18:15 GMT / 18:00-19:15 CET)
Thursday 5 March	Seminar 3 (17:00-18:15 GMT / 18:00-19:15 CET)
Thursday 12 March	ESA Awards ceremony
Thursday 19 March	Seminar 4 (17:00-18:15 GMT / 18:00-19:15 CET)
Thursday 26 March	SOCIAL 1 (time and venue TBA)
Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April inclusive	EASTER long weekend (UK bank holidays)
Thursday 9 April	Seminar 5 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Thursday 23 April	Seminar 6 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Sunday 3 May	1st assignment deadline (by 23:59 UK)
Monday 4 May	May Day (UK bank holiday)
Thursday 7 May	Seminar 7 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Thursday 21 May	Seminar 8 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Monday 25 May	Spring Bank Holiday (UK bank holiday)
Thursday 11 June	Seminar 9 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Friday 19 June	2026 Interim results published (by end of day)
Thursday 25 June	Seminar 10 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Thursday 2 July	SOCIAL 2 (time and venue TBA)
TBA – late July	Set Brief Briefing (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Sunday 2 August	2nd assignment deadline (by 23:59)
Sunday 13 September	Set Brief deadline (by 23:59)
Friday 16 October	2026 Results published (by end of day)