HSPR scholarships

HSPR Advisory Committee scholarships: In recognition of the HSPR Advisory Committee’s contribution to continued excellence in PR education and training, three annual scholarships have been established in their name.

HSPR Advisory Committee Diploma of Business scholarship:  awarded to a person who demonstrates a natural aptitude for public relations.

HSPR Advisory Committee Executive Certificate in Public Relations scholarship:  awarded to a mature age learner transferring to public relations from a related field or a practitioner returning to work.

HSPR Advisory Committee Graduate School scholarship:  awarded to an exceptional graduate demonstrating a willingness to learn, a natural aptitude for the job, and strong academic results.

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When you study at HSPR, you have the choice of studying online or onsite
 

Learn online

Real time support

E-learning units are supported by fortnightly webinars and real time support (via Skype, phone, chat…) when you need it, to ensure you learn and succeed. E-study groups and regular catch ups with trainers ensure you always feel supported, motivated and inspired.

Flexible study

With flexible start dates and real-time trainer support, you can study when it suits you. Start tomorrow, next week, next month or next year. Cleverly designed and user-friendly online training modules matched with virtual workshops and after-hours support, means success is assured.

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Learn onsite

HSPR@Hausmann Group

Combining industry-led training with experience-led learning to elevate you above your peers.

Onsite learning at HSPR is a totally new educational experience.  Classes take place at Hausmann Group’s Paddington (Sydney) HQ within the real-life world of one of Australia’s most successful communications consultancies.  This is an unmatched opportunity for you  to receive best-in-class training and benefit from industry insights and best practice tips and tools gained from full immersion in a working PR consultancy.

With the opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced practitioners, this in-house experience  is a totally new educational concept that’s receiving big ticks from students and the PR industry at large – your future employers.

Learn onsite

Study + professional experience = career success

Study commitments for the Diploma of Business involves one full day each week onsite working as part of the Hausmann Group team on real life projects.  Additional online learning commitments combine with this invaluable practical industry experience to see your employability rating rise to the top.

Earn & learn

We understand that you’ve got to live while you learn.  Our study schedule allows you to maintain a part time job – further adding both skills and experience to your resume. 

Learn onsite

Career kick start

At HSPR, we will treat you as a PR professional the moment you enrol.  To best mirror your future workplace – and to set you up for career success – we consider our students to be an extension of the Hausmann team and provide opportunities over and above the syllabus for you to test new skills, experience working life and learn ‘on the job’ whenever possible.

Course work and workshops are supplemented with real life experiential learning activities that are integrated into the program. These include developing and executing event concepts, drafting creative copy, developing and creating community engagement programs, attending and contributing to brainstorms, addressing and answering briefs, balancing budgets, pitching to the media, evaluating campaigns and so much more.

At HSPR you will graduate ‘job ready’ and, with the guidance of our in-house talent director, emerge with the knowledge, practical experience and introductions to land the job you want! Join us for what’s going to be a fast paced, inspiring and experience-led kick start to your PR career.

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Experience-led learning

We believe in a holistic approach to adult education incorporating the exchange of knowledge through online training modules; the transference of skills through work place experiences; and career guidance.

Career guidance & support

We will help guide each student towards real job opportunities with career guidance, advice, interview technique and portfolio development.

Created by PR experts

HSPR courses are developed and presented by professionally qualified educators, current industry experts and experienced PR practitioners, delivering the only industry developed, accredited vocational training in public relations practice online.

HSPR courses are designed and delivered by seasoned and current PR practitioners and subject experts at the cutting edge of PR practice including social media, event management, crisis & issues management, media relations, PR strategy and campaign development.

Putting learning into practice

We believe that experience is key to adult learning. HSPR courses are peppered with opportunities to put what you learn online into practice. Our strong focus on experiential learning will give you invaluable on-the-job skills to ensure you are workplace ready.

When you begin a training course at HSPR, we’ll teach you, show you and let you experience PR practice first hand. As part of your course structure and assessable tasks you will:

• Develop and execute true-to-life PR campaigns from start to finish working alongside seasoned professionals in our consultancies or in your workplace
• Meet and hear tips from news makers and media gatekeepers like news desk journalists, TV, radio and online producers, magazine and e-zine editors, influential bloggers
• Hear from advertising agencies, media planners and buyers, network and media groups to develop integrated campaigns

Get job ready

At HSPR our focus is to get you job ready and working as a PR practitioner including:

• Giving you opportunities to work on true-to-life campaigns throughout your learning experience
• Working alongside current PR practitioners to get the on-the-job skills you need
• Developing a professionally presented portfolio of your work samples to showcase your experience to potential employers
• Giving you expert professional development advice and career guidance from leading PR recruiters as you head into the job market

We are in demand

The PR industry in Australia is growing. There are not enough qualified practitioners to meet current employment demands, let alone match future projections.

HSPR provides the needs-led vocational training in PR to satisfy the growing demand for qualified consultants equipped with the right skills.

HSPR speaker series

Listen to, learn from and ask questions of industry experts as HSPR hosts a special guest each month to speak on current industry trends, hot topics and burning issues.

Get connected

As a major player in Australia’s PR industry, we have connections! From recruiters to industry experts to expert communicators, HSPR can help you get to know who’s who and connect you to people who will help you make your mark.

Internships

New to the industry? We can arrange an internship and / or work experience at a number of leading agencies and businesses around Australia to suit your career goals and give you a professional head start.

Mentorships

Seek guidance and advice from experienced PR practitioners as you complete your course and form a friendship for life.

Meet HSPR

Drawing on experience honed over 25 years at the Hausmann Group working on the world’s biggest brands, the HSPR team is well credentialed to deliver best-in-class vocational training in PR.

HSPR has received widespread industry support for course content, online delivery and the raft of real-time learner support services on offer.

With expert input, review and advice from a panel of widely recognised experts across the public relations spectrum, the HSPR Advisory Committee will ensure that we continue to deliver gold standard training that keeps pace with industry needs.

Judi Hausmann

With over 30 years’ industry experience, Judi Hausmann is the founder and CEO of The Hausmann Group incorporating the flagship consultancy Hausmann Communications and healthcare specialist agency Health Haus.

Opening in 1991, Hausmann is proud to be counted as one of Australia’s most respected and innovative public relations agencies. Judi’s – and Hausmann’s - reputation is built on creative, cut through campaigns that deliver outstanding results for the world’s most respected and high profile brands.

Judi has a passion, and a great talent, for sharing her knowledge and experience to help inspire, motivate and educate the next generation of PR professionals. The creation of HSPR is Judi’s legacy to the industry.

Sarah Mason

HSPR Advisory Committee

HSPR has received unparalleled support from the PR industry.  The HSPR Advisory Committee details just a few of our supporters including representatives from industry peak bodies, other agencies and some of Australia's largest corporations.The HSPR Advisory Committee will ensure HSPR continues to deliver best in class industry-led vocational training and education that meets the needs of the PR workplace of today – and tomorrow.

Drawing on industry expertise across the public relations spectrum, we are very proud of, and extremely grateful for the support of our inaugural committee including:

• Vanessa Barry, Senior Advisor, St George Foundation 
• Adam Benson, Director of Recognition PR / Write Away Communication + Events / Outsource and National Chair of the Registered Consultancy GroupDr Lois Burgess, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business, University of Wollongong
• John Connolly, Partner, John Connolly & Partners
• Prof Stan Glaser, Glaser Consulting
• Stuart Gregor, Founder & Creative Director, Liquid Ideas
• Louise Ingram, Executive Manager ES Communications, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

The HSPR Advisory Committee Scholarships In recognition of the committee’s contribution to continued excellence in PR education and training, three annual scholarships have been established in their name. 

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