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!
LT The Lancet
Develop your journalism skills with training in London or live online. Learn reporting, writing, and editing from media professionals.
Two day Live online Private options
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.
"Detailed and in-depth knowledge without it being overwhelming. Great balance of exercises to insights"
LDA Design - 11 December 2024 - With Piers
"Thanks Piers for an extremely informative two days and for being so approachable!"
Communications Interntional Group - 11 December 2024 - With Piers
"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 - 11 November 2024 - With Nathan
"Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities"
ActionAid - 11 November 2024 - With Nathan
"Great conversations, loved the small group setting, the tasks were engaging and useful, lot of constructive, actionable feedback"
HSBC - 1 May 2024 - With Nathan
One day Live online Private options
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.
"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 - 3 February 2026 - With Helen
"Small groups worked well - it was a very collaborative group and we learned from each other"
TMW Business - 25 September 2025 - With Helen
"Easy to book - easy joining info- great trainers."
Sing Up Foundation - 15 January 2025 - With Piers
"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 - 15 January 2025 - With Piers
"I was made to feel really comfortable and welcome, the joining instructions were really clear and put me at ease."
Stonegate Group - 24 October 2024 - With Helen
One day Live online Private options
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.
Train at our Islington centre in a class of up to eight. Ask the trainer anything, as often as you need.
The same course, taught live over Zoom in a class of up to six. You'll need your own computer and software.
Private courses for your team, at our centre, at your office or live online. We can build the day around your own files and brand.
You need a skill for the role you already have, or your employer is investing in the team.
You're moving into a new field and need the practical skills it asks for.
You know the theory. A practical course and a certificate of attendance show employers you can do the work.
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!
LT The Lancet
Small groups worked well - it was a very collaborative group and we learned from each other
TF TMW Business
Easy to book - easy joining info- great trainers.
CB Sing Up Foundation
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.
CD Ipsen
Detailed and in-depth knowledge without it being overwhelming. Great balance of exercises to insights
LH LDA Design
Thanks Piers for an extremely informative two days and for being so approachable!
KG Communications Interntional Group
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!
BH Clarion Events
Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities
KW ActionAid
I was made to feel really comfortable and welcome, the joining instructions were really clear and put me at ease.
EP Stonegate Group
Everything was great, great course, felt like I've gained a lot of useful knowledge and confidence!
MW Eve Communications
The course with Helen was excellent, engaging, informative, staff were friendly and it's a lovely space to be in.
AD Media Training
Having that opportunity to interview was very good for me to practice, and to highlight areas I need to work on. Also the teacher was intersting, interested in what we wanted to work on, listened, and guided us well
KO Help for Heroes