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 2023 Syllabus (PDF)

Fees

Early Bird Rate
ended 24 November 2023

Standard Rate
£3,495
to be received in full by close of enrolment, Thursday 18 January 2024

ESA Members
receive a discount according to their membership level:

ESA membership level

Annual ESA membership fee

% discount off ESAD

LEVEL 1

€455 / £399

10%

LEVEL 2

€625 / £549

20%

LEVEL 3

€960 / £849

22.5%

LEVEL 4

€1,700 / £1,499

25%

LEVEL 5

€3,395 / £2,999

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 – 2024

·         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 24 November 2023	Early bird enrolment deadline (settlement is to be received in full by this date)
Thursday 18 January 2024	Enrolment closes (settlement is to be received in full by this date and before login details can be divulged)
Friday 19 January	Registration Day. ESA Team will email your login (if full settlement has been received)
Thursday 25 January	Induction session (18:00-20:00 GMT) (Live in London, drinks afterwards, venue & more info TBC)
Thursday 1 February	Seminar 1 (17:00-18:00 GMT / 18:00-19:00 CET)
Thursday 15 February	Seminar 2 (17:00-18:00 GMT / 18:00-19:00 CET)
Thursday 29 February	Seminar 3 (17:00-18:00 GMT / 18:00-19:00 CET)
Thursday 14 March	Seminar 4 (17:00-18:00 GMT / 18:00-19:00 CET)
Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April inclusive	EASTER long weekend (UK bank holidays)
Thursday 4 April	Seminar 5 (17:00-18:00 GMT / 18:00-19:00 CET)
Thursday 18 April	Seminar 6 (17:00-18:00 BST / 18:00-19:00 CEST)
Sunday 21 April	1st assignment deadline (by 23:59)
Monday 6 May	May Day (UK bank holiday)
Thursday 9 May	Seminar 7 (17:00-18:00 BST / 18:00-19:00 CEST)
Monday 27 May	Spring Bank Holiday (UK bank holiday)
Thursday 30 May	Seminar 8 (17:00-18:00 BST / 18:00-19:00 CEST)
Thursday 20 June	Seminar 9 (17:00-18:00 BST / 18:00-19:00 CEST)
Thursday 4 July	Seminar 10 (17:00-18:00 BST / 18:00-19:00 CEST)
Sunday 21 July	2nd assignment deadline (by 23:59)
Late July (TBA)	Set Brief Briefing (TBA)
Sunday 8 September	Set Brief deadline (by 23:59)
Friday 11 October	Results published