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Develop your journalism skills with training in London or live online. Learn reporting, writing, and editing from media professionals.

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Journalism Intro training course

Journalism Intro

  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.

  •  Find, research and develop news stories
  •  Understand the difference between news and features
  •  Conduct effective interviews including difficult ones
  •  Check facts and avoid common legal pitfalls
  •  Write accurately and compellingly under pressure

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

    LDA Design - 11 December 2024 - With Piers

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

    Communications Interntional Group - 11 December 2024 - With Piers

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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 - 11 November 2024 - With Nathan

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

    ActionAid - 11 November 2024 - With Nathan

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

    HSBC - 1 May 2024 - With Nathan

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Interview Skills for Journalism training course

Interview Skills for Journalism

  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.

  •  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 - 3 February 2026 - With Helen

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

    TMW Business - 25 September 2025 - With Helen

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

    Sing Up Foundation - 15 January 2025 - With Piers

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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 - 15 January 2025 - With Piers

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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 - 24 October 2024 - With Helen

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Sports Writing Intro training course

Sports Writing Intro

  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.

  •  Understand what makes sports writing compelling
  •  Write match reports with pace and accuracy
  •  Craft features and athlete profiles
  •  Develop your own voice and writing style
  •  Build a portfolio and take steps into sports media
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Journalism courses in London cover interviewing, research and news writing.

Our journalism courses cover the essentials for good journalism. Our journalism experts share the differences between types of news, how to write a good news feature, and interview types from face-to-face to telephone. Everything you need to kick-start your journalism career can be taught by our industry-professional trainers.

You can attend face to face at our Islington centre, or live online. Our experts will ensure you leave the course confident in your abilities, and excited to enter the world of journalism.

Need some advice deciding which course is best for you? Call an expert learning adviser on 020 7407 8880.

Private and custom courses are also available.

Learn your way

Face to face

Face to face

Train at our Islington centre in a class of up to eight. Ask the trainer anything, as often as you need.

Live online

Live online

The same course, taught live over Zoom in a class of up to six. You'll need your own computer and software.

Team training

Team training

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.

Who attends?

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Getting better at your job

You need a skill for the role you already have, or your employer is investing in the team.

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Changing career

You're moving into a new field and need the practical skills it asks for.

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Just graduated

You know the theory. A practical course and a certificate of attendance show employers you can do the work.

Recent Journalism reviews

Interview Skills for Journalism 3 February 2026 · In Person · Private team training

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

Interview Skills for Journalism 25 September 2025 · In Person · Public

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

TF TMW Business

Interview Skills for Journalism 15 January 2025 · Online · Public

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

Journalism Intro 11 to 12 December 2024 · Online · Public

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

LH LDA Design

Journalism Intro 11 to 12 December 2024 · Online · Public

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

KG Communications Interntional Group

Journalism Intro 11 to 12 November 2024 · In Person · Public

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

Journalism Intro 11 to 12 November 2024 · In Person · Public

Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities

KW ActionAid

Interview Skills for Journalism 24 October 2024 · In Person · Public

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

EP Stonegate Group

Interview Skills for Journalism 24 October 2024 · In Person · Public

Everything was great, great course, felt like I've gained a lot of useful knowledge and confidence!

MW Eve Communications

Interview Skills for Journalism 24 October 2024 · In Person · Public

The course with Helen was excellent, engaging, informative, staff were friendly and it's a lovely space to be in.

AD Media Training

Interview Skills for Journalism 23 October 2024 · In Person · Private team 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