Training courses for journalists in the new year

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New year, new you – or so the saying goes. If you're not one for resolutions, or if you like to keep yours realistic and easily achievable, why not use the winter break to determine which skills could get you closer to your goals quicker in 2016?

Journalism.co.uk is always on the look out for the latest tools, trends and techniques in digital journalism, sharing what we discover on the site through how-to articles or collections of apps and tips.

Along the way, we also meet digital journalism experts and trainers who help us develop and run workshops for journalists, from evening crash courses on the latest social media apps to full-day media law refreshers.

Here's what we have coming up in the next year so far:

• Social media

Social media content strategies – 15 March, London

Discover what makes people click and share, plus what, when and where to post on social media, on this one-day course with Sue Llewellyn.

Mastering social media: from Twitter to Instagram – 18 April, Brighton

Evening course: Learn practical tips for using social networks, from Twitter and Facebook to LinkedIn, Instagram and Vine

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• Freelancing

Writing for women's magazines (online, flexible course)

You don't need model looks to be on the cover of Glamour or Company. All you need is a good story. This course will teach you how to get there. Travel writing (online, flexible course) Inspired by your holiday? This five-week email correspondence course gives new travel writers an introduction to writing and pitching articles.

Copywriting for freelance journalists

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25 February, London

When times get tough, it's wise to look at other ways you can generate income. Commercial copywriting is always in demand, and can be highly paid.

• Essential skills

SEO essentials

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1 February, Brighton

Evening course: A Brighton workshop covering the key areas of search engine optimisation.

Analytics for journalists: Measuring success with metrics

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15 February, London

This one-day course is designed to develop your understanding of using analytics to develop ideas and stories.

Search engine optimisation for journalists

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9 March, London

This workshop will provide journalists and editors everything they need to know about SEO and how search engines operate.

Making podcasts and audio packages

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5 April, London

This practical workshop will teach you how to make both long-form feature interviews and programmes, and radio-style magazine packages like a pro.

Online media law refresher

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15 April, London

Get up-to-date with the latest developments in digital media law on this one-day course, also suitable for those with no previous legal training.

Better blogging

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25 April, Brighton

Evening course: Discover how to publish engaging content, build an online community and plan a long-term strategy for your blog.

Journalism.co.uk also partnered up with The Press Association on training this year  – PA has an extensive course catalogue, including workshops on news writing, PR skills, design and management. Check out all our course listings here .

Can't see the course you're looking for, or want to suggest a workshop? Are you a journalism trainer who would like to develop journalism courses in collaboration with Journalism.co.uk? Get in touch.