Online course consists of six modules
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2024 course underway
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 2024 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 €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:
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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 by close of play (if full settlement has been received) |
Wednesday 24 January | Virtual Induction session (16:00-17:30 GMT / 17:00-18:30 CET) (Held in Zoom for those unable to attend tomorrow’s in-person Induction in London – find joining link on learning site) |
Thursday 25 January | Induction session (18:00-20:00 GMT) followed by drinks Please arrive from 17:30 Havas UK Havas Village London 3 Pancras Square London N1C 4AG map |
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | LATE Enrolment closes (settlement is to be received in full by this date and before login details can be divulged) |
Thursday 1 February | Seminar 1 (17:00-18:00 GMT / 18:00-19:00 CET) |
Thursday 22 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 | SOCIAL 1 (time and venue TBA) Please note change of date |
Thursday 21 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 28 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 27 June | SOCIAL 2 (time and venue TBA) |
Thursday 4 July | Seminar 10 (17:00-18:00 BST / 18:00-19:00 CEST) |
Sunday 28 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 |