Membership Guidelines

A. Membership Guidelines

Below are guidelines for applying to be a member of the African Public Relations Association

(i) Applicant must be a practicing public relations practitioner
(ii)Select a Membership Subscription level online, fill out the online membership form and Upload passport photograph
(iii) Application to be endorsed by two financial members of APRA in good standing and atleast One referee from applicant’s national body
(iv) Applicant must provide evidence of membership of his/her national body(where such exist)

B. Membership Categories & Benefits

(i) Associate Member

Criteria : 1-4 years of professional experience

Benefits: 
Use of acronym am.apra after your name
Discount on online Webinars/Trainings
Discount on all APRA-organized events (for paid up members only)
Routine Alert on PR-related information/news/job openings
Access to group discounts for external conferences/trainings/exchange Programmes
Access to unique PR Case Studies
Annual Dues: $50

(ii) Full Member

Criteria: 5-9 years of professional experience

Benefits:
Use of acronym m.apra after your name
Free online Webinars/Trainings
Discount in all APRA-organized events (for paid up members only)
Routine Alert on PR-related information/news/job openings
Access to group discounts for external Programmes

Upgrading Requirements
Up –to –Date Payment of Annual Dues
Attendance of 2 consecutive APRA Conferences
Evidence of Payment of Annual Dues/Conference fees
Evidence of attendance certificates for past conferences
Annual Dues: $75

(iii) Fellow (Senior Membership)

Criteria: 10 years of professional experience and above

Benefits:
Use of acronym f.apra after your name
Free online Webinars/Trainings
Discount in all APRA-organized events (for paid up members only)
Routine Alert on PR-related information/news/job openings
Access to group discounts for external conferences/trainings/exchange Programmes
Access to unique PR Case Studies

Upgrading Requirements
Up –to –Date Payment of Annual Dues
Attendance of 5 APRA Conferences within 6 years
Evidence of Payment of Annual Dues/Conference fees
Evidence of attendance certificates for past conferences
Annual Dues: $100

(iv) Corporate Membership

Criteria: For Corporate Organizations in PR Practice for at least 3 years

Benefits:
Free online Webinars/Trainings
5% discount in all APRA-organized events (for 3 members of staff and above)
Routine alert on PR-related information/news/job openings
Access to group discounts for external conferences/trainings/exchange Programmes
Access to unique PR Case studies
Annual Dues: $500

 

C. Membership/ Identification Number Procedure

  • Fill & submit application form on-line
  • Make Payment for the selected subscription online (e-transfer)
  • Get an online receipt
  • Await registration approval
  • Get an online membership application number
  • Welcome on Board!

 

D. Annual Fees Payment System

  • Annual Dues are renewable at the expiry of your current subscription
  • Annual Subscription Fees are renewable on your Account Page
  • Only paid up members as at end of February every year will be entitled to the benefits stated under the membership category/benefits
 
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