Journalism.co.uk training courses

This is a list of the one-day open courses we are currently offering over the coming months. To be kept informed of new courses and dates, please enter your email address here.

We also offer bespoke and in-house training courses - for more information, email Ed Martin or call him on 01273 384293. You can also contact Ed if you have an idea for a course you would like to teach, or if you cannot find the course you want here.

Online sub-editing, one-day course, London W2, Date TBC. Tutor: Tim Edwards

The sub-editor is dead, long live the sub-editor! Aimed at anyone who has to edit copy for a living and who wants to adapt to the brave new online world, this course offers practical guidance on optimising content for the web in a people and search-engine friendly way - more information and booking details

Social media: how to use journalism's hottest new tools, evening course, London W1, date 12 April 2010. Tutor: Justin Kings

There is a huge buzz around social media but how can you use it to make you a better journalist? This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to use tools such as Facebook and Twitter to make new contacts and generate stories as well as expose their work to a new audience/readership and market them - more information and booking details

Search engine (SEO) friendly journalism, one-day course, London W1, Friday 23 April 2010. Tutor: Murray Dick

How often do you bother to read those next 10 search results? The internet can help journalists connect with audiences – but without a grounding in how to get your copy some online kudos, you can end up forever on page five of your reader's results. This thorough, one-day course will introduce search engines optimisation in its many forms today: from analysing and priming your metadata, through to interacting with the right social discovery networks - more information and booking details

Freelance journalists: Add a second string to your bow, evening course, London NW1, date TBC. Tutor: Steve Bustin

Times are tough for freelance journalists, with increasing numbers of writers chasing a decreasing number of commissions. This course is for anyone who wants to boost their income while maintaining their journalistic career. We'll be looking at identifying your strengths and turning those into potential moneymakers - more information and booking details

Successful freelance journalism, one-day course, London NW1 Date TBC. Tutors: Olivia Gordon and Jo Payton

Do you want to know how to get off the ground as a freelance writer and build a successful business? Led by two experienced and in-demand journalists, this course on how to be a successful freelance journalist will help anyone thinking of working as a freelance journalist, as well as new freelancers, or those who are already working in the field but want a refresher to up their game - more information and booking details

How to pitch and market a book, one-day course, London W2, Date TBC. Tutor: Martin Cloake

Aimed at anyone who is planning to, or currently, writing a book, this course led by a published author and journalist will teach you how to get your idea noticed, navigate contractual waters, meet your deadlines and ensure your book sells - more information and booking details

Podcasting for journalists and other communicators, one-day course, London W2, Date TBC. Tutor: Richard Scrase

Aimed at journalists and other communicators who want to podcast, this practical course will show you how to record interviews, edit your recordings, and package your material for distribution online or for sale to radio. By the end of the course you will have the technical skills to create saleable packages - more information and booking details

Introduction to online marketing skills for freelance journalists, evening course, London SW1, Date TBC. Tutor: Guy Clapperton

An intensive, single evening course covering techniques for marketing yourself as a freelance using online media. Taught by Guy Clapperton, author of This is Social Media, this couse will teach you how to gain a steady flow of work and end those cash flow nightmares. more information and booking details

Learn to blog smart: join the conversation, one-day course, London W2, Date TBC. Tutor: Martin Belam

Aimed at current and would-be bloggers, professional or part-time, this course will teach you how to drive traffic to your blog by: joining or initiating online conversations in your subject area; creating a distinctive voice for your blog; and building a consistent online 'personal brand' - more information and booking details

Advanced online research skills, one-day course, London W1, Date TBC. Tutor: Colin Meek

An intensive one-day course covering quick tips for slicker working and a range of other investigative techniques and strategies for taking your desk research to the next level - more information and booking details