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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.


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 Writing

We 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. 

 

 


Production

Our courses in design and sub editing are used by many of the UK's national and regional newspaper publishers are for journalists.  They are ideal for production journalists at all levels.

 

 

 


Public Relations Training

We 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 wantign to improve your press releases,our courses can help.


Multimedia Training

We have led the way in helping traditional print media become multi-platform publishers. Our video training courses have turned scores of writers and still photographers into fully fledged video journalists.

 

 


Design service                                     

Is 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.


Editorial management

Our Editors Chairs course is among out most popular programmes and it has helped dozens of current editors prepare for the management challenges of running a big department.

Software

Our 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. 


 Photography

World 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 cisual journalists.


 Shorthand

Teeline remains an essential skill for reporters and our specialist tutors are experts in delivering both theory and speed building programmeseither onsite or through video conferencing live into your offices.   


 Training Products

Our 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.


 Law

All 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.

 

 

 

Best in the country

 

The Press Association’s journalism training centre in Newcastle has been named the best in Britain.

Trainee reporters on the multimedia course stormed their way to the top of the national results tables with an unprecedented 92% exam pass rate.

The tables are compiled by industry accreditors, the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

They show that the Newcastle centre – which runs 17-week courses – clinched the top spot ahead of University MAs in journalism and other fast-track courses across the country.

It is the third time in four years that the Newcastle course has claimed the top place in the tables, but the first time it has achieved the overall number one spot.

Paul Jones, Head of Press Association Training’s multi-media course, said: “This is tremendous news and our trainers are delighted. This success is down to their expertise – as well as their tremendous dedication and hard work.

The winners were announced at the NCTJ’s annual skills conference, held this year at Belfast City Hall.

NCTJ Chief Executive Jonanne Butcher said “Press Association Training’s Newcastle course is a consistent performer not just in terms of exam results but the quality of training and its focus on the practical skills trainees need to get a head start in their journalism careers.

“However, the 2011-12 results, which mean the course was the best performing NCTJ-accredited course overall, were remarkable with 92 per cent of students achieving the ‘gold standard.”

The Press Association Training Centre is based within the offices of ncjMedia, which publishes the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, Journal and Sunday Sun.

Established in 1969, the centre has trained some of the most famous names in British journalism and continues to turn out reporters for regional and national papers.

Former trainees include the BBC’s Andrew Marr, Today programme’s James Naughtie and Financial Times editor Lionel Barber. 

 

Top training team

Press Association Training has topped national exam leagues compiled by NCTJ for the second year & emerged as the best commercial course in the UK.

Special Offer

15% discount on courses booked before December 31st*

It's a great time to have a fresh look at our wide range of journalism and media courses.

We are currently running a special promotion giving you a 15% discount on courses booked before December 31st. 

For instance, on booking one of our two day courses at £630 you will only pay £535.50, a saving of just under £100.
*offer excludes our 17 week foundation courses
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