Press Association Training
Press Association has an internationally acknowledged training arm, which serves to deliver high quality training in all areas of the turbulent world of media, PR and journalism.
We are the UK's leading journalism and media training company. Our course leaders are all highly specialised in their fields and are therefore able to offer top quality bespoke training schedules, tailored to each individual's needs.
A list of all current programmes can be found on our courses page, we also offer a range of special "tooled up" discounted workshops, found to the right of the search bar above.
If you cannot see a course to meet your needs, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to arrange a specific media/ journalism training schedule for you.
Reporting and writingWe offer a wide range of courses for both experienced and inexperienced journalists who want to strengthen their writing skills. We offer specialist programmes in business, sports and feature writing as well as many more. |
SoftwareOur fully equipped training centres in London and Howden are ideal locations to learn the latest software applications for publishing. Whether it is in print, online or in video, our experts can guide you and your teams. |
ProductionOur courses in design and sub editing are used by many of the UK's national and regional newspapers publishers and are for journalists. They are ideal for production journalists at all levels. |
PhotographyWorld class photography is at the heart of the Press Association's content and our expertise is harnessed through a range of stills and video courses specifically for new and experienced visual journalists. |
Public Relations TrainingWe offer a wide range of training courses which give the inside story on how to get maximum publicity for your product or service through effective use of targeted PR. Whether planning an entire campaign or wanting to improve your press releases, our courses can help. |
ShorthandTeeline remains an essential skill for reporters and our specialist tutors are experts in delivering both theory and speed building programmes either onsite or through video conferencing live into your offices. |
Multimedia TrainingWe have led the way in helping traditional print media become multi-platform publishers. Our video training courses have turned scores of writers and stil photographers into full fledged video journalists. |
Training ProductsOur interviewing skills DVD The Reporter from Hell is an ideal training tool for journalist tutors wanting to unlock the mystery of teaching information gathering to new reporters. |
Design ServicesIs your paper up to date – or is it looking a little jaded? How do you fare against the competition on the news-stand? Is your typography modern and readable? Does your titlepiece reflect the brand you are trying to sell – or is it from another time and place? Do you have a colour palette that works? You might be surprised by the difference a professional redesign can make. |
LawAll journalists need to have their legal knowledge completely up to date. Our range of courses for beginners through to editors can help avoid costly actions for defamation or contempt of court. |
Newsroom ManagementOur Editors Chair course is among our most popular programmes and it has helped dozens of current editors prepare for the management challenges of running a big department. |
A series of one-day courses has been launched aimed at journalists wanting to make sure their skills are keeping pace with the rapid changes in the industry.
A Trainee checking his emails between exams ended up landing a Swine Flu splash. A contact had emailed to tip him off about the case of Swine Flu – the first confirmed in the North East.