I loved how creative the course was. It was incredibly useful knowledge which I will hopefully put into practise at work.
GA Porterbrook
From complete beginners to confident designers in one day.
Our Writing Press Releases is rated 9.8 out of 10 across more than 292 reviews, with expert-led sessions in small groups of up to eight — available in London or live online. 99.7% of attendees would recommend it.
From complete beginners to confident designers in one day.
Our Writing Press Releases is rated 9.8 out of 10 across more than 292 reviews, with expert-led sessions in small groups of up to eight — available in London or live online. 99.7% of attendees would recommend it.
I loved how creative the course was. It was incredibly useful knowledge which I will hopefully put into practise at work.
GA Porterbrook
I thoroughly enjoyed todays session, it was in depth and informative with Rosie being able to adapt knowledge to be applicable to all participants despite coming from different industries. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone who would like to strengthen their copywriting skills.
DD House of Black
Trainer was knowledgeable- and an engaging speaker. They did well in applying the content of the presentation to people's focuses.
RT Youth Endowment Fund
Really engaging and interesting. Thank you!
PA Battersea
Piers was a great tutor who created a friendly environment and had a wealth of knowledge to share.
HW Charity Retail Association
Very knowledgeable, friendly and planned a great, interesting and interactive session
FB Changeworks
Rosie's training was of a very high standard and was at the perfect level for me. She tailored it to suit me as we went. The staff and facilities were great too. I was really impressed.
LS Royal Mail
I love the explanation of Rosie.The practicality was top notch
AB
There was a fantastic level of knowledge, friendliness, approvability and patience from all involved today.
HH
Focused training courses that are informative and practical.
EJ The Tank Museum
Wonderful experience from start to finish, brilliant trainer, great food and lovely venue.
SS Celtic Harmony Camp
The session was engaging and useful and allowed me to take the time to understand how to form a press release in a calm environment.
CD British Beer and Pub Association
Giving understandable examples to empasise the lessons and coming back with trends and figures for impromptu questions that came up during the course. Piers was very personable, engaging and encouraging and gave really great feedback on the skills exercises.
JE Visit Malta
Clear explantation of press releases, what to include, who to target when sending them in and more. Really enjoyed the course today
AB Mallams
Piers was great, knowledgeable, flexible and happy to respond to all our questions
DY Medicines for Malaria Venture
Answering any questions we had that was relevant
GA Oasis Community Learning
It was really great, thank you very much! :)
SS Switzerland Tourism
Everything - all staff were polite, welcoming and very informative. My experience was great as always :)
BE The Society of Radiographers
Confidence in our abilities and positive attitude
BD Bucks College Group
I feel Rosie has really given me some important tools to writing press releases. I feel much more confident and will no longer fear the blank page!
PF Buckinghamshire College Group
Rosie was amazing! She knew an awful lot about the subject and we couldn't have asked for better! Thank you Rosie!!
MC Buckinghamshire College Group
Giving examples, making it interactive and easy to understand
NM Buckinghamshire College Group
Very good at explaining each step and providing constructive feedback. Great experience overall.
KP Buckinghamshire College Group
Trainer was very knowledgable in her field of work and brought learning back to our own places of work
EJ Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
Friendly, knowledgeable and very flexible to the learning style and pace of the student!
TG Arden Strategies
Clarity on the topic and live examples of things that have worked in the past.
DA Southern Housing
Great day, trainer was friendly, knowledgable and approachable. I'm leaving with lots more insight and a really helpful toolkit. Great lunch too!
NC Southern Housing
The day was well organised and really enjoyable. Gaby was an excellent trainer and was very engaging. I would definitely return again for more training.
LH Southern Housing
Rosie was very knowledgeable and put forward the information in a captivating and compelling way. The exercises were fantastic at putting what we learnt into action, and getting real feedback on what could be improved. I feel more confident about press release, and my general writing, after this course.
MT Changeworks
Such a great location, easy to find as I am not from London. The staff were so welcoming, loved the set up and the breakfast, lunch and tea and coffee was a perfect touch. Loved being able to go for a nice walk outside on lunch. Love the course, the leader was so knowledgable and loved how interactive it was taking regular breaks and always taking the time to explain and answer questions. Would love to come back again!
JB Grafton International
Very welcoming staff - and the trainer/ training was thorough. I love the building/environment too - an inspiring place to be trained.
RS Rich Stephenson
It was a excellent course very thought provoking and great knowledge well delivered
VH YFM Equity Partners
I really enjoyed the course and found it interesting. Kirsty's way of teaching puts you at ease which makes it easier to absorb new ideas. She has a lot of knowledge that she was able to relay in an informative and engaging way. I felt as if I came away with a lot practical tools that I will be using in my role.
LE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
Everything! A wonderful session with Kirsty, I have learnt so much! :)
AH The Dovetail Agency
Very engaging course, excellent teaching. Very tailored approach that sought to benefit the whole's class's different areas of focus.
TB RSM International
Piers was a great trainer – very knowledgeable, happy to answer questions and kept the course engaging all day. No mean feat for an all-day Zoom session!
EP University of Sussex
Excellent. Really informative. Great at clarifying the many questions I had. Would definitely recommend.
LM London TravelWatch
Really fantastic course, very inspiring and all excellently run with a highly knowledgeable and effective trainer.
CN Royal College of Nursing
Highly engaging, using our own organisational materials to conduct workshop. Extremely well prepared and professional.
MF Royal College of Nursing
Really enjoyed the course a lot. Helen was an excellent trainer and reinforced a lot of important points while adding more food for thought around points I hadn't considered. The centre itself was a brilliant environment. I particularly appreciated being given laptops and notebooks as it meant we weren't all looking at our phones and work laptops and could focus better.
CN Royal College of Nursing
Friendly, approachable, informative and easy to follow!
AC Snaptrip
Tangible examples were really helpful. It was great to have such a knowledgeable instructor. Lunch was also lovely.
CM Brewin Dolphin
Patsy was highly knowledgeable and very friendly.
JC JTL
Patsy was really friendly, engaging, and clearly highly experienced in her field. With such a wide range of experience in press/media/writing, she brought a lot of depth to the course. The activities helped put the learning into action and improved my understanding of what was being taught, particularly when we collectively talked through each other's work.
PW National Bed Federation
It was a great course and I feel so much more confident in writing a press release now. I have come away with lots of actions and look forward to reading through the notes and resources. Thank you so much! Kirsty is a great teacher.
LR Marketing Signals
Rosie was so engaging and informative. She made every task relevant and her knowledge is just incredible. Great structure to the course and the day. Will absolutely be recommending to my colleagues!
MP Stephen Webster
Trainer was extremely informative and very patient. Enjoyable session and would recommend.
JS RKW LTD
Useful and relevant examples, effective things to work through in the class. making sure we understood things before moving onto the next topic.
MS Gravesham Borough Council
Highly knowledgeable and experienced. Second course that I have attended and I have recommended to colleagues who have also made bookings.
VC The Wellbeing Service
Really in-depth fresh and up to date perspective on press releases, Helen knows exactly what a journalist wants and explains it clearly how we can achieve it.
EW Loaded PR
Helen was a great trainer who was very approachable and helpful. I also dealt with the technical team prior to the course who helped me with Zoom issues and they were very helpful.
BM Alliance Automotive
Helen was a great teacher, and was really helpful. Highly recommend
RP Marshall ACM
Good in-depth and perspective the industry. Well executed knowledge and task structure.
PL Loaded PR
Lots of practical exercises which was great. We could tailor the course to our own needs/work so even if things we were discussing weren't relevant for me, many examples were given for my area throughout the day. Also I loved the number of useful tools that were recommended. It wasnt an overwhelming amount of information!
CF Lumenisity
Trainer was very knowledgeable and friendly. Really great to have a go and get thrown into what we had learnt straight away. Also was sent away with fantastic tools and sites to visit to help in the future!
RW Southbank Centre
The course leader, Piers was very knowledgeable and it was clear that he had a lot of experience. Piers provided up to date statistics and shared this information at appropriate times throughout the course. As a new starter in PR the course gave me insight into the foundations and top tips. I feel confident with applying my learning to the real world. Thank you
AO Vertas Group Limited
Helen was a fantastic trainer and extremely knowledgeable. There was the right balance between theory being presented and practical exercises. The course has been really valuable and I will definitely be using what I learnt in my role. Thank you Helen!
SA Drive Project
Really good balance of practical training and theory/ presentation.
SS Drive Partnership
Really clear, instils confidence in students, great location
IS Burlington
Helen was good at explaining and giving good, constructive feedback.
KG The Tank Museum
Very engaging course with helpful and constructive feedback. Loved the small class size - thank you!
EN Phoenix Community Housing
Enjoyed the break out rooms and hands on experience
JD Terumo Aortic
Trainer was clear, concise and knowledgeable
LM Terumo Aortic
Piers was a really good trainer, has a lovely conversational nature. Use of breakout rooms was good. Pre and post-event registration is a nice idea.
DM Terumo Aortic
Piers was a very good trainer, he was very clear and his examples/exercises were very good which got us interacting well.
AM Terumo Aortic
Really good explanation of fundamental techniques, common practices, areas to avoid etc. Knowledgeable and engaging trainer who dealt with questions well.
AE Terumo Aortic
Trainer had excellent industry knowledge, so the course went far beyond simple tutorial of course materials. Piers is an excellent trainer, very patient and gives good clear examples tailored to business needs.
BH Terumo Aortic
Excellent info, definitely will use it in the future!
RS Barbour
Communication was all very straightforward, trainer was really welcoming and knowledgeable and the group was small so I felt listened to and the information I received felt bespoke. The course did what it said on the tin!
JF Association of Camerados
Kirsty was great at offering insight into how journalists and wider audiences think.
SS OggaDoon
The trainer was an exceptionally effective communicator and the class size was perfect . Really inspiring and highly valuable.
LP RSM International
Very knowledgable tutor amazing to have industry experience
TM Winchester BID
Helen was an amazing trainer and I really enjoyed this course - thank you!
DO Optivo
The day was perfect! The nicest training venue iv'e ever been to and one of the most interesting courses! The team were all so friendly. Stunning venue!
CC Clearcast
Friendly, approachable, very knowledgeable, lovely new location, friendly staff
JG Suzuki
Small class, great content and excellent teaching in a lovely environment
HM Chartered Insurance Institute
The subject matter was interesting and engaging. The course trainer was knowledgeable and gave us some good tips and insight into the course subject. The location was lovely and all of the staff really friendly. I really liked that the group was small as we could ask questions and talk about the things we were interested in more.
JP Mind
The course was really hands on and so insightful. I feel like I'm leaving today with so much more knowledge and the confidence to write my own press releases right away. Thank you Helen!
JM Ingenie
The course was broken down into easy-to-digest sections. Helen was very thorough and there were some detailed handouts to take away, too.
KB Reach PLC
Providing relevant material and being able to access it after the course
MS Arc Management Consulting
Very well organised, instructions to join very clear
CF OCCAR
All really friendly and everything ran to time
NH Bucks Students' Union
Really good and engaging course. Trainer was knowledgeable and was able to put skills learnt into use.
HD GS Yuasa
Nice facilities, helpful staff, good location, good computer setup
KL ElectraLink Limited
New hints and good techniques on top of my knowledge how to write a press release
BR Puma
Good industry knowledge, great to be trained by a journalist as well as someone who writes press releases. Love the small class size. Good chance to use skills learnt in the afternoon.
HC Royal College of Nursing
Sparked an interest, looked at press releases in a new way
MP Power to Change
Presenting, being constructive with support, relevant and open to converse
FH Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue
The overall atmosphere of the training center was great. The course delivery was great.
SC Dependable Solutions Inc
This was absolutely superb in all regards. Probably the most useful training session I've been on. I feel motivated, more confident and well-equipped with both the theoretical and practical knowledge to take this forward into my professional work. Thank you!
MR ACF
Great use of examples and practical exercises. Information given at good pace, and we covered a lot of ground in a relatively short time. Piers set up great environment in which we were comfortable to ask questions and the advice given was useful. Exercises were tailored to each participant's needs, whilst still providing a great overview on best practice.
CM Egmont
Very nice atmosphere. Course was really helpful, and not too intense- a nice starter to writing press releases!
AC Skinner's Pet Foods
I liked the fact that our trainer had a lot of experience. He good explain the concepts and frameworks very well and provided us with a general basis we can always fall back on when writing Press Release in the future. I also liked the general setting of Media Training, everything was very well prepared and I felt very welcomed.
HH PUMA SE
You were good at being concrete concise and super effective in my daily tasks
AD PUMA
Lunch was very nice, lots of choice. Excellent trainer, used knowledge of us to relate examples and bring us into the learning.
KL Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Piers was very knowledgeable and supportive, the facilities were good and lunch was lovely.
JO AJ Bell
Piers immediately provided a strong hook for the course, raised highly relevant information and took a great approach. I really enjoyed the examples provided and Piers provided constructive criticism and useful advice, justifying his feedback and perspective throughout. He was able to tailor his advice across sector specialisations and I will seek out his courses in future.
HP Legal Services Board
Fantastic course, and I enjoyed being only two participants. Trainer was really nice and knowledgable, and tailored the session to the participants, and gave very useful advices.
FL RSPH
Helen was friendly and insightful I found the session extremely helpful and the examples were relevant and helpful
PB Starworks group
Generally speaking this was a very good course: clear, well structured, willingness to provide feedback and help, and getting us to think differently.
JT Starworks Group
The whole process was beneficial and beautifully explained! I learned quite a lot.
AC Starworks Group London
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would recommend and also consider other courses in the future. Great trainer!
FW Sheffield City Councilq
Small class size meant we could ask lots of questions and get answers tailored to our jobs/industry. Very good trainer who kept us engaged throughout
JG London School of Economics
Nice to have small class size, good environment, appreciated having laptop to work at
SB NICE
Trainer was good in showing how a general example could be very applicable to own use.
KO Ash Contracting Ltd
Great flow of the day and an organised trainer. Really efficient and helpful staff aswell.
PJ Nacro
The course was very hands-on (small group size was a big plus) and well-organized. It was very nice that all materials were provided and I didn't have to lug my laptop with me. Food was excellent too. I'll be recommending your company to everyone at my work. Thank you!
SM Medline BV
Great structure, really useful tips and general helpfulness!
JJ Sauce Communications
Great course. Loved it. Clean, great environment and well-organised course
JC APA Publications
Very efficient and organised. Very much valued the course.
JB Envestors
Good learning environment with good teaching, and of course great lunch!
MO Ruder Finn UK
The course was fantastic, the environment even better. completely relaxed and accessible workspace, which provided a nurturing environment for learning :)
NM Publicis Groupe
Providing a great training programme and creating a great work atmosphere.
MP Topshop
I liked the building and felt i got a lot for my money. I would like to come again in the future.
CB Charlotte Black
The trainer was very good and knowledgeable. the course materials were thorough as were the case studies. Lunch and refreshments were excellent!
KJ CLA
Very well delivered, very relevant. Clear and concise and with excellent examples
SF Urgent Health UK
Very engaging, good amount of encouragement and relevant examples of work.
CP BrandFuel
Very interactive course leader.Very welcoming upon arrival
LP Topshop
All of it. Really nice space. Good food. Good vibe. Course tutor was good.
MH Woking Borough Council
Course content was very practical, I was able to practice with actual campaigns I am working on at work.
AB North West London Collaboration of CCGs
Great examples and a good learning environment talking thought our examples as a group
LS Topshop
I really enjoyed the pace, the examples used and felt it was a very fun, yet cool professional experience. Highly recommended!
SS Achtung! GmbH
All of it was very good and made for a very enjoyable course
JI Lambeth Mencap
Friendly, informed, good listeners and teachers
BJ Caro Communications
Giving constructive criticism, I learned a great deal today and the staff were extremely polite.
EA Watford Borough Council
Everything - great course, great day - thank you!
KF RBC Wealth Management
Very good at answering specific questions. Great examples. When the information was general, it was very relatable and relevant.
CC Aid to the Church in Need
Keeping me engaged & making examples relevant & applicable to my work
LW Lewisham Homes
Explaining the basic structures for good practice, loved that we can work on our personal press releases at the end of the class as well!
WN Selfridges
From the moment I called to book, every member of staff has been approachable and helpful. Patsy was fantastic - so knowledgeable and relevant. Thank you
DJ Outsourced Events
It was a really useful day which gave us chance to have a go at writing ourselves which was very valuable. Nice environment and great teacher. I'm coming away from the course feeling much more confident about writing press releases.
HE John Sankey
Getting me to actually attempt to write my own release, although hard, was extremely useful and also to see other examples and to critique them, very helpful. Also the handouts on the key principles and guidelines, will prove very useful for me. Many thanks
JG Jacob Bailey Group
Very interesting course. Gave me some good insight on how to write and structure press releases. The handouts are also good as well at giving knowledge on PR. Refreshments were great.
WJ Freelance
Brilliant environment, friendly team, lovely lunch, clean facilities - not a single fault. Every outcome I came here for has been met perfectly.
TF UK Space Agency
Exercises, putting context, trainer had really relevant experience, small class size was great for asking questions and doing exercise
JM Selfridges
Patsy was really clear and easy to listen to and clearly very knowledgable. Enjoyed the practical elements and learnt alot
EH AHDB
Nice work space and everything ran on time. Very knowledgeable instructor who cared a lot about the subject matter.
HM Original Travel