ESA is committed to best practice in sponsorship and raising standards within the wider marketing industry, and we are proud of our education and training programme that offers continuing professional development.
Our ESA Diploma in sponsorship and sports marketing is an 8-month part-time online course that has been held annually from January through September since 2012, with more than 700 candidates graduating Dip ESA.
Our 4-week, part-time ESA Sponsorship Sales Certificate is a practical online course that enhances and accredits your sales techniques and develops skills to help you build thriving commercial relationships with prospective or existing sponsors. Held since 2017, the ESASSC consists of three digital intakes annually, starting in January, May and September. This course can be delivered in person in London on request.
Introduced in September 2024, the ESA Introduction to Sponsorship is designed for anyone who seeks a grounding in the basics of sponsorship – from interns, students and school leavers to business leaders and marketing professionals who need an understanding of sponsorship as part of their role. Enrol any time, study up to 10 hours and get your certificate!
Our bespoke ESA Leaders Programme provides practical and applicable skills to effectively support and challenge those you lead – become a leader worth following! Held in person over two days on request.