Journalist

Average UK salary range £20,000 - £45,000

Journalists research, write, and report on news stories for newspapers, magazines, or digital media. They conduct interviews, investigate leads, and fact-check to deliver accurate content.

They adhere to journalistic ethics and work to tight deadlines. Strong writing, investigative, and communication skills are essential.

Career training: Journalist

Journalist

Average UK salary range £20,000 - £45,000

Key skills for Journalists

Courses for Journalists

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AI Ethics

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Understand core ethical principles and make informed decisions about AI use. Identify ethical risks and foster a culture of responsible AI use.

Build practical AI ethics skills on this one-day course.

Covering fairness, bias, privacy, accountability, the EU AI Act, UK regulatory frameworks and implementing ethical safeguards — using real case studies throughout.

Ideal for professionals responsible for AI use within their teams or organisations.

  •  Identify and assess ethical risks in AI systems
  •  Recognise bias, fairness and transparency issues
  •  Conduct privacy and fairness assessments
  •  Navigate accountability questions with confidence
  •  Implement ethical safeguards

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Digital Video Camera Techniques

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Private Options

Learn video camera techniques in our one-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Master your DSLR or mirrorless camera for video on this practical one-day course.

Covering manual settings, shot composition, three-point and natural lighting, audio recording with correct mic positioning and a live interview shoot — ideal for anyone who wants to capture professional-quality footage.

  •  Choose the right kit and build a pre-shoot checklist
  •  Control exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO
  •  Frame and compose shots with confidence
  •  Set up three-point and natural lighting
  •  Record clean audio with the right microphone

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    "Very clear delivery of inormation with very engaging learning"

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    "Very helpful course, knowledgable instructor and good value for money."

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    "Really organised - lots of information but in really easy to digest parts. Giving real-world tips to all of us individually, as we were all shooting for different environments and content."

    Elizabeth Scarlett

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    "Very knowledgeable with a lot of experience. Will certainly recommend."

    UK Civil Aviation Authority

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    "Amazing explanations of complex filming techniques, I was able to understand complicated concepts with ease thanks to the thoughtful layout of the course."

    Altro

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Feature Writing Intro

  Two day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn feature writing in our two-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn to write compelling features for print and digital on this two-day introduction course.

Covering idea generation, research, structure and format, powerful openings, interview technique, using quotes effectively and writing with editorial authority — practical throughout with written exercises and feedback on your own work.

  •  Understand what makes a compelling feature article
  •  Find, research and develop strong feature ideas
  •  Structure a feature for maximum reader impact
  •  Conduct interviews that deliver compelling quotes
  •  Apply correct grammar, style and sentence construction

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    "Really interesting, inspiring and helpful with feedback."

    Virgin Media

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    "Thank you Piers, this was an excellent day - so informative and useful! I have learnt so many things I'm keen to put into action in my next features."

    University Of Cambridge

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    "Emphasis on useful tips and relevant examples rather than a lot of time getting participants to try things out - an excellent balance - and delivered in such an inspiring and positive way! Thank you."

    Cambridge University

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    "This was a hugely helpful, thought-provoking course. Exactly what I needed! Piers was a knowledgeable and supportive trainer."

    University Of Cambridge

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    "Piers was very interesting and engaging and had taken the time to look at some of our features ahead of the course."

    University Of Cambridge

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Filming and Editing Interviews

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Private Options

Learn to film and edit interviews on our two-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn to film and edit professional video interviews on this two-day practical course.

Covering camera setup, framing, lighting, audio recording, directing your subject and a complete editing workflow in Premiere Pro — suitable for corporate, documentary and social media content creators.

  •  Configure your camera for interview shooting
  •  Set up lighting for a polished on-screen look
  •  Record clean audio with the right equipment
  •  Direct your subject for a confident performance
  •  Edit your interview to a professional finish

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    "Showing examples of different shops and helping with the camera functions."

    HPCi Media

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    "Great pace of the lesson Great snacks Class not too big Great practical examples Supplying a camera because I couldn't bring my own Good kit Free hot drink every day is a nice touch"

    Sizewell C

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    "Everything. Really informative and helpful."

    Oak National Academy

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    "Vince was a brilliant trainer and I learnt so much on how to edit and shoot media interviews, and get good content that can be used on multi-channels. It was great that he has hands on experience, so he shared plenty tips and tricks on how to set up lights for instance and what settings to have the camera. It's a lot to take in for a two day course, but it's definitely great value for money. Would highly recommend for any media professionals."

    Save The Children UK

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    "Brilliant teaching, perfect slides with examples. Everything was clear."

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Good Grammar and Punctuation

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Live Online     Private Options

This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain confidence and improve their writing. Master the correct use of English grammar and accurate punctuation.

Good grammar is essential for effective communication.

This course will provide an excellent understanding of how English grammar works.

This will enhance your written communication skills, build your credibility, and help you convey your thoughts with clarity and precision.

  •  Construct clear, well-formed sentences
  •  Apply punctuation rules with confidence
  •  Build effective paragraphs that flow naturally
  •  Use tenses correctly and consistently
  •  Get apostrophes and plurals right every time

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    "Rosie was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Worked to a schedule with plenty of rest breaks."

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    "Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Rosie was super knowledgeable and listened to all our questions and examples."

    Kindred

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    "Great training! Really knowledgeable and engaging. I liked the structure - that we were told something and then quizzed at the end of each section."

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    "Providing clear examples of points and utilising in an example to ensure you understand"

    Kindred

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How to Write Effectively

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Live Online     Private Options

Write persuasive, compelling copy that will engage your audience. Learn valuable techniques to dramatically improve your writing skills.

Enhance your writing skills to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and information with clarity and precision.

This course will give you the skills to write clearly and concisely making a positive impression on your colleagues and clients.

  •  Define a clear brief before you start writing
  •  Choose the right format for your message
  •  Write directly for your target audience
  •  Structure copy so readers stay with you
  •  Use active sentences that carry real impact

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    "Rosie was incredible competent. She came with clear relatable examples regarding how I can improve my work and was helpful in leading me to the answers through the exercises I completed with her."

    General Pharmaceutical Council

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    "Patsy was a real pro and deeply knowledgeable about the fundamentals of writing effectively. Really clear explanations of concepts. I feel empowered to apply many of the tips I've learnt to my own writing."

    Youth Futures Foundation

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    "The interaction of the course was great, I felt skills I learnt were well explained and will be good to implement. It was great to challenge me to think creatively"

    Offshore Energies UK

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    "Taking the time to go through individual examples and explain how to make everything more effective"

    The Romans

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    "Piers was great at adapting what he was saying to the context I provided early on in the session."

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Infographics Design and Creation

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn infographic design in our one-day course. Adobe Certified Experts, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn to design and build professional infographics in Adobe Illustrator on this one-day course.

Covering Illustrator essentials, drawing custom icons and shapes, colour schemes and on-brand design, creating bar and pie charts from spreadsheet data, building reusable icon libraries and exporting for print and digital platforms.

  •  Get up to speed with Illustrator's essential tools
  •  Create icons, shapes and lines for infographics
  •  Add textures, gradients and patterns to your work
  •  Build visually compelling graphs and charts
  •  Create a reusable library of icons and styles

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    "Ian was a brilliant trainer. He was patient and incredibly knowledgeable. If someone needed to redo something, he handled it really well. Ian also shared shortcuts to help."

    Department For Education

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    "Sooo patient! good clear explanations, no problems repeating steps for people who are a bit behind or missed something"

    Dept For Education

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    "Ian explained the programme and different techniques really well, it was very interesting"

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    "Made us feel very welcome, and course was great."

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    "Tailoring the day to our experience and needs"

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Infographics Storytelling

  One day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn infographic storytelling in our one-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn to transform data into compelling infographics on this practical one-day course.

Covering what makes infographics work, research and data selection, infographic styles, crafting a call to action and avoiding common pitfalls — ideal for comms, marketing, journalism and research professionals.

  •  Identify the story hidden in your data
  •  Choose the right infographic style for your message
  •  Research and find compelling data and angles
  •  Write a call to action that drives engagement
  •  Avoid the most common infographic pitfalls

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    "- Great instructor, nice and knowledgeable - Good pacing of the course - Opportunity to implement instruction through practical exercise"

    Climate Catalyst

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    "Very clear information, really good thinking points and considerations. Presentation was clear and concise. Open to questions, suggestions and opinions."

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    "A good pace to the course, a good breadth of knowledge and examples."

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    "Teaching us a useful process to follow when approaching work like this."

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    "Useful concepts in developing impactful infographics"

    London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Interview Skills for Journalism

  One day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to conduct interesting, informative and revealing interviews. This course is perfect for journalists, writers, marketers and researchers.

Master the techniques that will result in an interesting and revealing interview.

Learn how to prepare for an interview and how to adapt your interview style for different situations and subjects.

Learn the skills to conduct interviews in various formats, such as in-person, over the phone or online.

  •  Prepare thoroughly for any interview situation
  •  Build rapport and ask questions that open people up
  •  Use techniques that get beyond rehearsed answers
  •  Pull the quotes that make your story sing
  •  Maintain accuracy and meet ethical standards

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    "The trainer was absolutely brilliant. The course was relevant, useful and challenging in all the right ways. I'll recommend it to my other colleagues, for sure!"

    The Lancet

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    "Small groups worked well - it was a very collaborative group and we learned from each other"

    TMW Business

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    "Easy to book - easy joining info- great trainers."

    Sing Up Foundation

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    "Piers was a wonderful teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed this course! The format was perfect, with a lot of takeaways and real life applications of the knowledge. Thank you Piers."

    Ipsen

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    "I was made to feel really comfortable and welcome, the joining instructions were really clear and put me at ease."

    Stonegate Group

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Journalism Intro

  Two day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn journalism in our two-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn the essential skills of journalism on this expert-led two-day introduction course.

Covering research, finding and developing stories, news and feature writing, interview techniques, conducting difficult interviews, fact-checking and avoiding legal pitfalls — suitable for aspiring journalists and those new to the role.

  •  Research stories using online and traditional sources
  •  Write accurate, engaging news reports
  •  Craft in-depth feature articles from scratch
  •  Conduct interviews and handle difficult subjects
  •  Apply media law and ethical standards correctly

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    "Detailed and in-depth knowledge without it being overwhelming. Great balance of exercises to insights"

    LDA Design

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    "Thanks Piers for an extremely informative two days and for being so approachable!"

    Communications Interntional Group

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    "The variety of tasks was really helpful for the work I am going to be doing. I found the feedback really useful and practical. I think I have a better overview of how to write effective news and features, and really enjoyed the interview and headline tasks. Nathan was great at answering all the questions I had!"

    Clarion Events

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    "Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities"

    ActionAid

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    "Great conversations, loved the small group setting, the tasks were engaging and useful, lot of constructive, actionable feedback"

    HSBC

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Podcasting Intermediate

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Live Online     Private Options

Master podcasting in our two-day intermediate course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Level up your podcast production on this two-day intermediate course with a professional podcaster.

Covering advanced interviewing, editing with Riverside, audio refinement, normalisation, social media promotion and video content repurposing — for podcasters ready to take their show to the next level.

  •  Plan and structure compelling episodes
  •  Conduct interviews that draw out great stories
  •  Record seamlessly with multiple roles and guests
  •  Edit with Riverside for a polished final listen
  •  Repurpose episodes as video for social media

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    "Excellent Course. Well laid out and organised. The course tutor Nathan was generous and helpful and well informed. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking setting up a podcast."

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    "Nathan was a really friendly, thoughtful and knowledgeable teacher. He adjusted the pace of the course to suit me and made time for me to ask questions that were specific to my projects."

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    "Everything, course was great and relevant, learnt everything I needed to and feel ready to go with my podcast"

    Health Research Authority

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    "Very informative and made sure everyone understood each part small classes so we had lots of individual help and feedback"

    Red Lion Chambers

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    "Nathan was so knowledgeable and absolutely let us grill him! I learnt so much and the hand-on approach worked really well!"

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Podcasting Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn podcasting in our one-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Get your podcast off the ground on this practical one-day introduction course.

Covering niche definition, episode planning, kit selection, recording, editing, file formats, podcast hosting, RSS and social media promotion — everything you need to launch your own podcast from scratch.

  •  Define your podcast niche and target audience
  •  Plan, structure and script your episodes
  •  Choose the right kit and recording software
  •  Edit, mix and add music to your episodes
  •  Publish, host and promote your podcast

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    "Nathan was amazing expert. Curriculum was engaging. Good balance between information and interactive exercises."

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    "I loved Nathan's energy and humbleness. He is definitely an expert on the topic and I have learned so much in the past two days."

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    "Lunch was fab and the trainer was brilliant. I really enjoyed Nathan as an instructor and he was really helpful in the way he customised the course for what I needed, as it ended up being just me on the course."

    Westminster Abbey

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    "Organisation, flexibility, food, knowledge, great set up"

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    "Very insightful, and felt very honest. In a small group, there was time to drill a bit deeper and have more specific questions answered and support given."

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Proofreading Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn proofreading in our one-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn the skills to spot errors and inconsistencies in your writing, ensuring a high level of accuracy and professionalism in your work.

This course will give you an excellent eye for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure, so that you write confidently and without mistakes.

  •  Understand the role and responsibilities of a proofreader
  •  Use and interpret standard proofreading marks
  •  Spot and correct common grammar and spelling errors
  •  Apply punctuation rules accurately and consistently
  •  Build and use a reliable proofreading checklist

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    "The venue was central and easy to get to. The lunch was just perfect. The structure of the course content was excellent, the pace was just right. The exercises were very useful. Rosie's knowledge was excellent."

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    "Very informative examples, presentation and knowledge. Allowed me to work at my own pace."

    Stanton Williams

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    "Rosie was a really fantastic and patient teacher"

    CITB

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    "Excellent and engaging delivery. I have learnt useful tools and methods that I will definitely be using in my day-job."

    CITB

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    "The course broke down complex grammar and punctuation rules into digestible lessons. I appreciated the real-world examples and exercises that reinforced each concept. I now feel much more confident spotting errors and refining written content. The course helped me develop a sharper eye for detail and a more methodical approach to editing."

    CITB

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Shooting Video with a DSLR

From £429 + VAT

  Two day    Private Options

Learn DSLR video on our two-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn to shoot and edit professional video with your DSLR on this two-day practical course.

Covering camera setup, manual settings, composition, three-point lighting, audio recording and a complete editing workflow in Premiere Pro — you'll shoot a real interview and deliver a finished edit.

  •  Set up your DSLR correctly for video shooting
  •  Control exposure, focus and white balance manually
  •  Frame, compose and light your shots effectively
  •  Capture clean, broadcast-quality audio
  •  Import, edit and export footage in Premiere Pro

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    "James was great, really friendly and helpful and answered all of my questions. The course was pitched exactly right for my current skillset."

    University Of Leeds

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    "Excellent, accessible and well-explained walkthrough. Really enjoyed it! Thanks Matt!"

    Immediate Media

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    "Refreshing! and answering personalised queries."

    Immediate Media

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    "Comprehensive and tailored sessions which allowed for questions and moved at a suitable pace without feeling overloaded - thanks, Matt"

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    "Explaining everything really well! Felt like I learnt more than the two days I got on my MA doc course"

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Sports Writing Intro

  One day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn sports writing in our one-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn sports writing on this practical one-day introduction course.

Covering how sports writing differs from journalism, writing match reports, features and profiles, developing your own voice, writing for short and long formats, diversifying your portfolio across sports and building a career in sports media.

  •  Understand what makes sports writing distinctive
  •  Craft engaging copy from interviews and press conferences
  •  Develop a sharper, more compelling writing voice
  •  Write confidently in both short and long form
  •  Build a varied sports writing portfolio
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Storyboarding for Video and Animation

  Two day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn storyboarding in our two-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn to create professional storyboards for film, animation and advertising on this two-day course.

Covering visual storytelling principles, shot types, camera movement, script breakdown, workflow and digital storyboarding in Photoshop — ideal for creatives communicating visual ideas to clients and teams.

  •  Apply the key principles of visual storytelling
  •  Convey shot types, angles and camera movement
  •  Break down a script into storyboard sequences
  •  Work effectively and structure your workflow
  •  Create and clean up digital storyboards in Photoshop

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    "Variety of examples used. Good use of own experience."

    Bank Of England

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    "High-energy, keeping us engaged and interested, the time flew by. Covered a whole range of different things in a short amount of time which was great. Very knowledgable and experienced."

    Schroders

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    "Neil was very open to everyone's ideas and shared lots of his skills with us. I left the course feeling like I'd learnt a great deal in just 2 days."

    Schroders

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    " Neil was an excellent teacher. He is such a talented and enthusiastic person. Myself and my colleagues enjoyed the two day course. We were kept busy the whole time and learnt a great deal. Thank you, Neil"

    Schroders

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    "The trainer Neil was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and gave lots of practical tips and advice on drawing and creating storyboards."

    The Royal British Legion

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Sub-Editing Intro

From £499 + VAT

  Two day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn sub-editing in our two-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn the essentials of sub-editing on this expert-led two-day introduction course.

Covering the sub-editor's role, checking processes, cutting and restructuring copy, writing headlines and standfirsts, captions, identifying legal and factual risks and collaborating effectively with writers — for editors and content professionals.

  •  Understand the sub-editor's role and process
  •  Check accuracy, clarity, readability and style
  •  Apply the inverted pyramid and 5Ws to structure
  •  Spot and correct common copy issues and mistakes
  •  Write headlines that inform, engage and work for SEO

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    "Piers is an exceptional trainer – the course was neatly divided up into sections that were easy to follow and included practical, hands-on exercises. I feel I have consolidated my knowledge and learned a lot of new things which I'm excited to apply to my own role. Thank you so much for your time and patience!"

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    "Excellent personalised course, knowledgeable trainer, good mix of lecture style instruction and practical exercises"

    CPA

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    "The trainer was excellent and very knowledgeable."

    Imperial College Business School

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    "I thought the duration was perfect, and the amount of breaks were in the right rhythm. Overall, super fun and engaging!"

    Resident Advisor

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    "I loved working with examples from our own site, and Patsy was just so personable and fun to work with, I really looked forward to spending time with her each day."

    Resident Advisor

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Video Production and Editing

From £699 + VAT

  Three day    Private Options

Learn video production and editing on our three-day course. Expert-led, max 8 per class. Face-to-face in London or live online.

Learn video production and editing from the ground up on this three-day beginner course.

Covering shoot planning, shot types, framing, lighting, on-location interviewing and a complete editing workflow in Premiere Pro — you'll plan, film and deliver a finished edit by day three.

  •  Plan your shoot and prepare a location checklist
  •  Frame shots and apply lighting techniques on set
  •  Capture clean audio and minimise background noise
  •  Edit your footage professionally in Premiere Pro
  •  Export finished video for web and social platforms

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    "Everything was brilliant, I learnt exactly what I needed to take the next steps in my career! Thank you so much Simon, for your expertise & patience, I have genuinely learnt so much."

    Cambridge Enterprise

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    "Simon was an excellent trainer. I feel incredibly confident and motivated after this course. 3 days was the perfect amount of time for the content covered, it was incredibly manageable and not overwhelming, which it may have been had it been a shorter course. There were 2 of us in the course, which really was the perfect number."

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    "The training centre was very clean and comfortable. I was welcomed every morning and the range of refreshments was great. The trainer, Matt, was fantastic. He was knowledgable, enthusiastic, and approachable. He covered a lot of subject matter in a short period, but it never felt overwhelming. I liked the examples he used and the way he explained things helped me understand quickly. He gave lots of very usable real world advice."

    GMB Union

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    "Simon was 10/10. Great teacher, very good at explaining things clearly and in a relaxed environment. Learnt so much more than expected! Lessons for life."

    Genesis Foundation

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    "Brilliant teaching, well organised course, venue is superb. Shoutout to Teacher Simon for all help and support."

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