Guild Members: The latest training courses from the NCTJ's Journalism Skills Academy

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I'm just getting in touch to share the latest NCTJ training schedule with a range of live masterclass courses planned between the end of 2025 and early in 2026. They are aimed at people from a wide range of industries with varying skillsets. We hope there is something in here that may be of interest to help develop your team.

Feature writing masterclass - 6 November

AI for journalists and communications professionals - 11 November

Journalism to PR - 13 November

AI for journalists and communications professionals - 18 November

Introduction to podcasting masterclass - 19 November

Data journalism - how to find compelling stories in data - 26 November 

Editing skills masterclass series - 1 December - 5 November- choose specific days or the full series

Media law masterclass - 11 December - (one space left, please indicate which session you are booking))

Developing interview skills lunch and learn - 13 January

Engage your audience - journalistic principles and impactful writing masterclass - 14 January

Media law masterclass - 15 January - (one space left, please indicate which session you are booking)

Essential digital skills masterclass - 21 January

If you can't make a session but are interested in doing one in the future, please let me know and I'll keep you updated when we set future dates, or you can keep an eye on the schedule for future dates too.

You can learn in your own time with the NCTJ's e-learning courses. Examples include essentials of media law, specialising in sports journalism and an introduction to radio broadcasting.

We also offer free courses including the recently updated Reporting on migration.

Finally, our bespoke options remain a great way to upskill a larger group or to offer a more tailored approach. We've delivered courses on AI, podcasting, media law, financial journalism this year. If you have an idea for a session that you'd like to discuss, do get in touch.

Contact: Laura Pilling, laura.pilling@nctj.com

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