NCTJ
The National Council for the Training of Journalists delivers the premier training scheme for journalists in the UK. Established in 1951, it is dedicated to providing a world-class education and training system that develops current and future journalists for the demands of a fast-changing multimedia industry.
The NCTJ’s range of products and services include: course accreditation; qualifications; awards; distance learning; careers information; training and continuing professional development; information and research; and communications and events.
We offer a range of scheduled courses at our offices in Essex as well bespoke professional training options. Please contact us for more information.
Our courses
Featured courses
Journalism skills for PR
This course is ideal for journalists looking to make the transition into public relations and marketing or for PR executives that would like to build up their journalistic skills. PR is not just about writing press releases, so this course aims to provide a complete picture of the skills and attributes...
£375
Grammar and proof-reading skills
Anyone who writes for others, anyone who checks their own or other people’s work prior to printing and/or publication.
Includes:
· Grammar. Why bother?
· Syntax - not a stealth tax
· Deep down and dirty
· Exciting writing
· Spelling
· Punctuation
· Trusting technology
· Style
· Bloopers
Following this course, you will have a greater understanding of essential...
£375
Interviewing skills
This one-day practical course is a must for those wishing to hone their interviewing skills both on the phone and face-to-face.
For researchers, feature writers, PRs and news reporters who need practice and guidance to improve their interviewing techniques.
Includes:
· Preparation and research
· Telephone techniques
· Face-to-face techniques
· Personal profiles
· Difficult interviewees
· Use...
£375
News and feature writing
A one-day course covering all the basic elements of news and feature writing from ideas to meeting deadlines.
Aimed at anyone new to news or feature writing for newspapers, magazines and online
Includes:
· Defining news and features
· Finding story ideas
· Hard and soft news
· Doing your research
· How to generate and develop ideas
·...
£495
The essentials of media law
The course covers the essential areas of law affecting those working in the media.
Aimed at anyone wishing to get an overview of the key areas of the law affecting the media or those who want to refresh their knowledge.
Includes:
· Preliminary court hearings
· Challenging court orders
· Juveniles
· Sexual offences legislation
· Contempt...
£325
The essentials of sub-editing
This course explores the role of the sub-editor and gives a basic introduction to the skills of copy-subbing, headline-writing, the use of pictures and layout.
For anyone new to the checking and presentation of published material both in print and online, or individuals that need to improve their skills in this area.
Includes:
·...
£495
Writing for the web
This one-day course outlines the new opportunities available to journalists and how to write effectively for your website.
Aimed at newspaper and magazine journalists that need to write online, or anyone who needs to produce copy for their company's website.
Includes:
· Reading on screen
· How to write effectively for your website
· Structure, styling...
£375
Freelancing for journalists
This course is aimed at journalists looking to move into freelance journalism. It refreshes basic news writing skills and covers how to pitch stories and build relationships with editors, finding a market and useful information about becoming self-employed.
Includes:
An analysis of your writing skills
Grammar and punctuation refresher
Writing to sell
Proof-reading and editing
Finding a...
£375