Training courses for journalists in 2015

As 2014 draws to an end you may already be thinking about New Year's resolutions. But instead of vowing to eat healthier, drink less or do more exercise, why not make a resolution you can actually keep and get some new skills under your belt?

Journalism.co.uk offers a range of media training from essential skills including social media strategy and mobile reporting to newer ones such as eyewitness media and crowdfunded journalism.

In addition to our full and half-day courses in London, we provide online training as well as evening workshops at Journalism.co.uk's office in Brighton.

Members of our freelance journalism directory also get a 10 per cent discount on all courses (please contact us before booking).

Here's what we have lined up so far for next year. If you have a suggestion for a new course, can't see the course you're looking for, or would like to offer your skills as a trainer please get in touch.

You can also follow @training_media on Twitter for updates on our courses and other training news.

• Social media training

Social media content strategies – February 4, London
Discover what makes people click and share, plus what, when and where to post on social media in this one-day course led by former BBC journalist Sue Llewellyn.

This course is also available as part of a news:rewired+ package, which includes a ticket to our news:rewired digital journalism conference in London on February 3. 

Building brand awareness through Twitter – February 19, Brighton
Discover how to build a Twitter presence to promote your brand, both personally and professionally, in this evening masterclass led by Sue Llewellyn.

Mastering social media: from Twitter to Instagram – February 23, Brighton
Learn practical tips for using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Vine in this evening course led by Adam Tinworth.

Using Twitter for effective research – February 26, London
Get to grips with advanced Twitter search techniques in this half-day course, originally designed for BBC journalists.

Scroll down for more courses or view the Journalism.co.uk training calendar below.

• Essential skills

Effective presentation visuals – January 15, London
Aimed at anyone who has to give presentations for work, this half-day workshop will demonstrate how to define your message using visuals for a more engaging and memorable experience.

SEO essentials – January 26, Brighton
Search engine optimisation has changed dramatically in the last few years. This evening workshop led by Adam Tinworth offers an up-to-date run through of the latest techniques and best practice to boost the visibility of your site.

Handling eyewitness media: etiquette, ethics and the law – February 4, London
Learn about best practice when dealing with news content posted to social media, including advice on verification and crediting in this one-day workshop led by Jenni Sargent and Sam Dubberly of the Eyewitness Media Hub.

This course is also available as part of a news:rewired+ package.

Search engine optimisation for journalists – February 16, London
An extended version of the SEO essentials workshop, this one-day course led by Adam Tinworth offers a more in-depth look at current search techniques and best practice. 

Multimedia reporting with iPhone and iPad – February 17, London
A masterclass in creating interactive visual media using mobile devices, led by Robb Montgomery. This course is also available as a two-day workshop alongside video reporting with iPhone and iPad (below).

Video reporting with iPhone and iPad – February 18, London
Discover how to transform your smartphone into a pro video camera in this one-day workshop led by Robb Montgomery, also available as a two-day course alongside multimedia reporting with iPhone and iPad.

Making podcasts and audio packages – March 2, London
Learn how to record and edit audio to produce professional podcasts and radio packages in this one-day workshop with Corinne Podger.

Better blogging – March 9, Brighton
Discover how to publish engaging content, build an online community and plan a long-term strategy for your blog in this evening workshop with Adam Tinworth, a blogger for more than 10 years.

Online media law refresher – March 11, London
Get up-to-date with the latest developments in digital media law on this one-day course led by qualified lawyer Richard Danbury. This course is also suitable for those with no previous legal training.

Introduction to podcasting – March 26, Brighton
A mini version of the making podcasts and audio packages course above, this time in Brighton.

Interviewing skills – April 10, London
From three-minute interviews to in-depth background research, this workshop led by former BBC producer Richard Danbury offers a masterclass in interviewing techniques.

• Specialisms

Learn how to create successful inforgraphics in our one-day course with Lulu Pinney. Image: Thinkstock

Investigative journalism – January 23, London
Learn tools, tips and techniques for investigative journalism, plus how to go about crowdfunding your work, in this one-day course led by Lyra McKee.

Introduction to infographics – February 4, London
Discover what makes a successful infographic, from simple comparisons to maps, charts and interactive online tools in this one-day course led by Lulu Pinney, former infographic designer for BBc News Online.

This course is also available as part of a news:rewired+ package.

Get started in fashion blogging and journalism – February 21, London
An introductory workshop for all wannabe fashionista journalists, to take place during London Fashion Week 2015.

Financial journalism: essentials – March 5, London
Learn how to interpret and understand company reports in this one-day course led by Peter Kirwan.

Also available as a two-day course alongside financial journalism: intermediate (below).

Financial journalism: intermediate – March 6, London
For those already comfortable with analysing company accounts, this one-day course with Peter Kirwan will help develop your skills further.

• Freelance journalism training

Freelance feature writing – online course, flexible start date
Suitable for both new and established journalists, this correspondence course has a flexible start date, so you can join any time.

Writing for women's magazines – online course, flexible start date
A course for freelancers offering practical advice on writing and pitching feature ideas for glossy magazines.

Copywriting for freelance journalists – February 12, London
A one-day course for freelancers interested in earning extra revenue through commercial copywriting.

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