The Academy offers two Post Graduate job-oriented courses of one-year duration, including internship for journalism students and project work for Public Relations and Advertising students

1. Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (1 year)
   
   Mass communication plays a significant role in making people aware of what is happening in society, and profession of Journalism offers the best chance for an aspiring journalist to contribute his commitment and social responsibility to the society.
   
   In order to achieve this goal every media person has to go through theoretical and practical training in Journalism. The Post Graduate Diploma Course in Journalism and Communication offered by the Kerala Press Academy is a fine launching pad for all aspiring Journalists.
   
   The best available faculty in the state handles all the topics of Journalism and Communication, right from the basics to the specializations. The Institute of Communication holds an excellent back record of having more than 70% of its alumini working as professional Journalists and media persons in India and abroad.
   
   The curriculum is aimed to provide maximum professional experience to the students. It also exposes them to the contemporary media world in order to familiarize them with the latest trends and state – of – the – art technology.
   
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations & Advertising (1 year)
   
   In this era of globalisation and liberalization when a quantum jump is taking place in economic and developmental activities. Public Relations has a significant role, both national and international. Decision-makers are depending more and more on PR professionals for precise assessments of fast moving developments. This has resulted in increasing worldwide demand for PR experts. India too is in need of trained PR personnel for its expanding activities in the corporate and service sectors as well as government and non-government organizations.
   
   An allied area is advertising. It also throws up immense opportunities with different brands competing to influence the consumer. Advertising has become a potent force. Both Public Relations and Advertising are careers, which are professionally challenging and intellectually stimulating for those who aspire for an interesting career. Attractive offers are awaiting efficient and trained professionals
   

ELIGIBILITY
Must be a graduate of recognized university
Must be below the age of 27