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 2025 Syllabus (PDF)

Fees

Early Bird Rate
offer ended Friday 29 November 2024

Standard Rate
£3,495
to be received in full by close of enrolment, Thursday 16 January 2025

ESA Members
receive a discount according to their membership level:

ESA membership level

Annual ESA membership fee

% discount off ESAD

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! Email us

Multiple bookings for ESA Members ONLY
Receive a further 15% ESA member discount when enrolling 3 or more candidates from the same member company
Click here to see a list of our current ESA members

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 ex VAT

Dates – 2025

·         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

Friday 29 November 2024	Early bird enrolment deadline (settlement is to be received in full by this date)
Thursday 16 January 2025	Enrolment closes (settlement is to be received in full by this date and before login details can be divulged)
Friday 17 January	Registration Day. ESA Team will email your login by end of day (if full settlement has been received)
Wednesday 22 January	Induction session (17:30-20:00 GMT) followed by drinks until 21:00 Held in central London, address TBA
Thursday 23 January	Virtual 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)
Wednesday 29 January	LATE Enrolment closes (settlement is to be received in full by this date and before login details can be divulged)
Thursday 30 January	Seminar 1 (17:00-18:15 GMT / 18:00-19:15 CET)
Thursday 13 February	Seminar 2 (17:00-18:15 GMT / 18:00-19:15 CET)
Thursday 27 February	Seminar 3 (17:00-18:15 GMT / 18:00-19:15 CET)
Thursday 6 March	SOCIAL 1 (time and venue TBA)
Thursday 13 March	ESA Awards ceremony
Thursday 20 March	Seminar 4 (17:00-18:15 GMT / 18:00-19:15 CET)
Thursday 3 April	Seminar 5 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Friday 17 April to Monday 21 April inclusive	EASTER long weekend (UK bank holidays)
Thursday 24 April	Seminar 6 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Sunday 27 April	1st assignment deadline (by 23:59)
Monday 5 May	May Day (UK bank holiday)
Thursday 8 May	Seminar 7 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Monday 26 May	Spring Bank Holiday (UK bank holiday)
Thursday 29 May	Seminar 8 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Thursday 12 June	Seminar 9 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Friday 13 June	Interim results published (by end of day)
Thursday 26 June	Seminar 10 (17:00-18:15 BST / 18:00-19:15 CEST)
Thursday 10 July	SOCIAL 2 (time and venue TBA)
TBA	Set Brief Briefing
Sunday 27 July	2nd assignment deadline (by 23:59)
Sunday 7 September	Set Brief deadline (by 23:59)
Friday 10 October	Results published (by end of day)