Interview Skills for Journalism
This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills for conducting effective and revealing interviews. You will learn how to gather accurate, interesting and useful information from your subjects through a combination of sound preparation, good interview techniques and excellent listening skills.
You will also learn how to get great quotes from your interviewees. Our experts will help you understand how the interview process works and will give you the skills and confidence to adapt your interview style for different situations and subjects.
How to prepare for an interview
Building rapport and structuring questions
Effective interview techniques
How to get great quotes
Ensuring accuracy and ethical standardsYou need no previous experience to attend this course.
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Jul 25 | Tue | London Bridge | Available | £399.00 | £100.00 | £299.00 + VAT | |
| 25th Sep 25 | Thu | London Bridge | Available | £399.00 | £70.00 | £329.00 + VAT | |
| 18th Nov 25 | Tue | London Bridge | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 15th Jan 26 | Thu | London Bridge | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 10th Mar 26 | Tue | London Bridge | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 7th May 26 | Thu | London Bridge | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Aug 25 | Wed | Online | Available | £399.00 | £70.00 | £329.00 + VAT | |
| 21st Oct 25 | Tue | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 17th Dec 25 | Wed | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 10th Feb 26 | Tue | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 8th Apr 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 2nd Jun 26 | Tue | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
How interviews and conversations differ
Developing an effective interview technique
Essential preparation
What to research and how to research it
Choosing an angle for the interview
Establishing credibility and building rapport
Structuring your questions
Maintaining the angle
Using body language during the interview
What is the interview arc and how does it function?
Staying focused during an interview
Phone, email and face to face
Advantages and disadvantages of each
Adapting your interview style for each medium
Avoiding closed answers
Notes or recording?
Organising your interview notes - what to use and what to throw away
How to obtain quotes from an interview effectively and ethically
On or off the record?
Legal implications
How to deal with reluctant or difficult interviewees
Getting the maximum from minimum time
Using the Q&A profile structure
Keeping them talking right to the end
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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