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Journalist re-training £1,494.50

Course summary

  • Price:
 £1494.50 incl VAT - payment options
  • Aimed at:
 Ex-journalists looking to re-train
  • Duration:
 Flexible - around 3 - 6 months
  • Accreditation:
 ODLQC / ABCC
  • Qualification:
 CTJT diploma



Are you one of the talented journalists who have been made redundant? You may be coming to terms with never working in the media again.
 
But there's hope. Your skills can be used in another career!
 
Our accredited re-training programme will show you how - and we'll help you find work.
 
The programme has been created by ex-regional newspaper group editor Cleland Thom, who now delivers in-house courses for businesses across the UK.
 
We are experienced in helping people who have been made redundant. Our courses are used by firms as part of redundancy packages, JobCentre Plus and New Deal.

The programme comprises:

  • Copywriting - PR, writing copy for advertising, sales, promotion and marketing Web writing - a lucrative field
  • Google SEO - a key skill
  • Copy editing and proofreading
  • any of our business or personal development courses

 
The programme will develop your existing skills, and open up a whole range of career options.

Our track record 

  • our students get work published every day - in magazines, newspapers and on websites

 
Entry requirements

This scheme is for journalists who need re-training after redundancy or who are doing a career change. media organisations are using the shceme as part of redundancy package.

You will need plenty of commitment and enthusiasm and good written English.

Duration and hours

The course usually takes around three to six months. E-learning means you can work at your own pace and fit your studies around your lifestyle.

You can do extra work when it's quiet, and cut back if you're busy. And you can take time out if you need to.

Tutor support

You can chat to a tutor using Skype when you need help, or you can e-mail them. You will usually hear back straight away.

We:

  • mark your assignments
  • provide career guidance
  • answer all study-related questions
  • show you how to find work and sell your articles

 
Your tutor

Cleland Thom is recognised as one of the UK´s leading media and communication trainers.

His clients include many Footsie 100 and Fortune 500 companies, as well as renowned media, educational, governmental and non-profit institutions.

Equipment

You'll need:

  • access to a computer with an internet connection
  • Microsoft Word software, or equivalent
  • an email account


Qualification

The course leads to the CTJT Diploma, which is fully accredited and recognised by the media in the UK and abroad.

When you have finished

You will have the skills to start writing articles for magazines, newspapers and websites - and get paid for them.

Students' published work

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