Sharpen your journalism skills

In this section, we have brought together a series of short courses on specific subject areas. We hope they will teach you something new or help you to brush up your knowledge. 


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As well as enrolling on the interactive e-learning courses below, you might like to join us at one of our live training sessions. If you would like the NCTJ to develop a bespoke resource for you or your company, please contact the NCTJ's Head of partnerships and projects Will Gore.

Upcoming live training:

19 - 23 April - editing skills masterclasses

Click here to find out more about our live sessions.

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Writing for the web

Whether you're a blogger, just starting out as a journalist, or want to polish your online skills.  This course looks at the opportunities and challenges of writing for the web. If you have not yet enrolled on this course, you can do so here.

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Fact checking and Verification

A course developed in partnership with Full Fact - the UK's independent fact-checking charity. If you have not yet enrolled on this course, you can do so here.

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The essentials of media law

A course for anyone who wants a broad introduction to media law, or professional journalists keen to refresh their skills and ensure they are up-to-date with current legislation. If you have not yet enrolled on this course, you can do so here.

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