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Membership offers the chance to demonstrate your professional credibility to the highest standards, access extensive IC resources and events, and network with industry peers.

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Learn and Develop

We support your internal communication career at every stage with learning resources, best practices, and opportunities to boost your professional profile.

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Our events empower our community to connect, engage, and learn together.

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The IoIC Profession Map sets benchmark standards for skills and knowledge across career levels. It defines careers stages and provides a framework for progression.

Use the Profession Map to understand where you are, where you want to be next, and how to get there.

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Building the future of the internal communication profession and driving awareness of internal communication as a career of choice.

Ceri Doyle

Member spotlight Ceri Doyle

Meet Ceri Doyle, Senior Communications Officer at Beacon Cymru and IoIC Advanced Diploma alumna. From supporting internal comms during a major merger to helping launch a staff platform embraced within 48 hours, Ceri is making a real impact through strategic, empathetic communication.

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Latest Knowledge & Insights

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15 Jan 2026

A new lens on clarity: internal communication that lands

Clarity in internal communication is more than simple language. It’s about making messages understandable, relevant and authentic, aligning leadership, managers and communicators so employees connect, trust and act on what they hear.

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Upcoming Events & Training 

21, 28 January 2026

Introduction to Internal Communication

8 CPD

This virtual course delivered over two live sessions is packed with tips, techniques and the opportunity to learn from course tutor, Liz Cochrane, as well as fellow participants. It brings level one of the IoIC profession map to life and is ideal for internal communication professionals who are in the early stages of their IC career. Explore both the 'What?' and 'Why?' of communication so you can pack a punch and deliver added value communication.

Training
Online
21 January 2026

The Future of Internal Communication Whitepaper: Live Briefing

2 CPD

Join Jen Sproul and Cat Barnard for a live briefing on IoIC’s new whitepaper, revealing the trends, business case, evolving roles and upskilling needed to future-proof internal communication - and why, amid AI and big data, human connection must remain its fiercest priority.

Webinar
23, 30 January 2026

Strategic Storytelling for Internal Communicators

8 CPD

This course is tailored for senior internal communicators who wish to leverage storytelling as a strategic tool within their organisations. It is ideal for those aiming to influence executive stakeholders, shape organisational culture, and foster alignment with business objectives through impactful storytelling.

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Latest IoIC News

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13 Jan 2026

The future of internal communication whitepaper

This whitepaper explores the evolving landscape of internal communication, providing trend analysis, actionable insights and developmental pathways for organisations looking to enhance operating resilience and accelerate performance in the future of work.

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The IoIC offers a wide variety of courses that could help meet the needs of our team, with a proven track record of delivery. As well as learning for the IoIC, your courses give the ability to meet other comms professionals to share and learn from each other.

Transport for London

A great way to learn and be challenged on where you can improve your internal communications with thought provoking material.

Lloyds Banking Group

‘I found the new competency framework very useful in shaping new roles, and courses have been very beneficial to my team.

Imperial Brands

As an agency which is focused only on internal communication it made sense for people across Sequel to be part of the Institute, which we’ve long recognised as the definitive voice of the industry, and to share their learnings with other members of the team. We’ve also attended events at a national and local level and we’re all fans of the communication for members including Voice magazine, the regular email newsletter and the content for members on the website.

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early bird award entry for IoIC awards 2026

IoIC Awards 2026

Find out everything you need to know with our entry guidance including top tips to help your submission stand out. Early Bird Entries must be submitted by 11.59pm on Friday 13 February and Standard Entries submitted by 11.59pm on Friday 17 April.

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The Future of Internal Communication Whitepaper

Latest research paper on the Future of Internal Communication

We are delighted to officially launch our new whitepaper The Future of Internal Communication. As workplaces evolve, so too must internal communication. Our whitepaper provides actionable insights and developmental pathways for professionals looking to futureproof their careers and enhance organisational performance in the future of work.

Packed with insight, it outlines a pathway to more embodied, human-centric practice of internal communication that prioritises much-needed trust, connection and community at work. It introduces the skills that will deliver strategic value for all stakeholders, futureproofing the profession as it evolves.

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